Table 2.
Comparison of variables between two groups
| Football players (n = 70) | Control (n = 59) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTFFbH-R | 23.37 ± 1.68 | 23.96 ± 0.26 | 0.005 |
| FFbH-R% | 97.38 ± 7.02 | 99.85 ± 1.11 | 0.005 |
| T12-L1 dh | 11.10 ± 2.12 | 10.75 ± 2.48 | NS |
| L1-L2 dh | 13.96 ± 2.03 | 13.21 ± 2.12 | 0.045 |
| L2-L3 dh | 16.06 ± 2.16 | 15.68 ± 2.70 | NS |
| L3-L4 dh | 17.22 ± 2.40 | 17.21 ± 2.36 | NS |
| L4-L5 dh | 19.40 ± 3.02 | 19.32 ± 3.32 | NS |
| L5-S1 dh | 19.25 ± 3.64 | 19.95 ± 4.04 | NS |
n number, TOTFFbH-R total FFbH-R score, T thoracic, S sacral, FFbH-R% score in hundred of FFbH-R, L lumbar, NS not significant, dh disc height