Table 3.
Linear correlation coefficients between muscle strength (lines) and physical function (columns) variables.
6MWD (m) | 10 m (1/T) | 4 steps (1/T) | FVC (mL) | % FVC | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Megascore (N) | 0.74 | 0.72 | 0.92 | 0.89 | 0.78 |
Hand grip (N) | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.77 | 0.96 | 0.89 |
Elbow flexion (N) | 0.45 | 0.38 | 0.62 | 0.94 | 0.81 |
Knee extension (N) | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.82 | 0.62 | 0.53 |
Knee flexion (N) | 0.77 | 0.80 | 0.90 | 0.67 | 0.59 |
6MWD: 6 minute walking distance, T: time, FVC: forced vital capacity, N: Newton.