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Table 2 Results of the repeated measure ANOVA of the isometric and isokinetic variables (absolute) in the three phases of menstrual cycle?0.05.Thank you so much."?>

From: Isometric and isokinetic strength of lower-limb muscles in female athletes during different phases of menstrual cycle: a causal-comparative study

Factor

Follicular

Ovulatory

Luteal

F

p

Isokinetic peak torque of knee extensors muscles at a speed of 60 (Nm)

115.4±18.8

131.8±21.1

116.6±9.69

12.0

*0.001

Isokinetic peak torque of knee flexor muscles at a speed of 60 (Nm)

85.2±6.81

98.7±8.22

86.7±8.14

11.17

*0.001

Isometric strength of knee extensor (Nm)

52.7±8.93

65.1±9.58

51.8±8.37

9.59

*0.001

Isometric strength of knee flexor (Nm)

67.1±6.29

82.7±10.8

69.1±9.32

14.6

*0.001

Flexor to extensor isokinetic power ratio

0.73±0.18

0.74±0.31

0.74±0.24

2.82

0.738

  1. * Indicates significance at level p > 0.05