Table 7.
Comparison of VO2max (l/min), RVO2max (ml/kg/min) and PWC170 index (W; W/kg) in the group of girls with single-curve scoliosis, double-curve scoliosis and the control group
| Single-curve (n = 34) | Double-curve (n = 36) | Control group (n = 28) | p value | Dunn’s test | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO2max (l/min) | 1.99 (0.16) | 1.94 (0.12) | 2.03 (0.1) | 0.13 | – |
| RVO2max (ml/kg/min) | 42.15 (9.7) | 41.83 (8.1) | 44.41 (8.6) | 0.38 | – |
| PWC170 (W) | 73.41 (15.9) | 68.82 (11.8) | 77.35 (18.4) | 0.11 | – |
| PWC170 (W/kg) | 1.57 (0.5) | 1.47 (0.3) | 1.68 (0.3) | 0.01 | Double < Control |
The values presented as mean (SD). Significant difference is marked in italic