Table 2 Characteristics of the study population, SMASH, 1994–97 (n = 1357).
| Men median (min–max) | Women median (min–max) | Total median (min–max) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isokinetic lifting strength back muscles (n) | 551 (52 to 1358) | 338 (39 to 724) | 475 (39 to 1358) |
| Isokinetic lifting strength neck/shoulder muscles (n) | 257 (38 to 563) | 129 (15 to 272) | 210 (15 to 563) |
| Static endurance back extensors (sec) | 90 (5 to 240) | 90 (6 to 240) | 90 (5 to 240) |
| Static endurance neck flexors (sec)* | 278 (7 to 420) | 284 (30 to 420) | 280 (7 to 420) |
| Static endurance shoulder elevators (sec)* | 270 (48 to 420) | 210 (27 to 420) | 257 (27 to 420) |
| Flexion of the spine (cm) | 7.0 (2.0 to 10.0) | 6.5 (0.5 to 10.01) | 7.0 (0.5 to 10.0) |
| Rotation of the spine (cm) | 5.8 (1.5 to 12.8) | 5.1 (1.4 to 11.5) | 5.5 (1.4 to 12.8) |
*Loads were different for men and women.