Table 4.
Pearson Correlation Coefficients (r) between bone mineral density (BMD) sites and isokinetic and isotonic strength in Young Men (YM, 20-39 yrs), Middle-Aged Men (MM, 40-59 yrs), and Older Men (OM, 60-81yrs).
BMD Site
Variables
Total Hip
Femoral Neck
Trochanter
Quadriceps strength
Isokinetic 60°·s
-1
.584
.624
.437
Isokinetic 180°·s
-1
.598
.660
.430
Isokinetic 240°·s
-1
.596
.669
.408
Isotonic (1-RM)
.650
.657
.395
Hamstring strength
Isokinetic 60°·s
-1
.586
.561
.468
Isokinetic 180°·s
-1
.576
.579
.481
Isokinetic 240°·s
-1
.522
.527
.413
Isotonic (1-RM)
.604
.628
.384
All relationships are significant (p < 0.01).