Table 6. Mean (SD) data from for isometric neck strength testing during the pre-season phase of the 2008-2009 season.
| |
Baseline |
|
End Week 5 |
|
|
| |
Mean (SD) |
Median (IQR) |
Mean (SD) |
Median IQR) |
p-value |
| Neck Flexion (N)
|
277.6 (63.0) |
280.2 (99.7) |
288 (64.1) |
307.7 (98.1) |
.271 |
| Neck Extension (N)
|
367.7 (47.9) |
364.4 (46.8) |
372.4 (50.9) |
374.9 (68.3) |
.481 |
| Neck Lateral Flexion – Left (N)
|
363.2 (53.9) |
348.2 (67.3) |
372.2 (50.6) |
359.7 (85.1) |
.687 |
| Neck Lateral Flexion – Right (N)
|
376.4 (44.7) |
374.4 (62.3) |
383.6 (51.9) |
371.3 (73.6) |
.711 |
