Table 4.
Measures of pre and post six weeks resistance training program and required sample size for 80% power
| Measures of pre and post 6 weeks training | Pre training | Post training | Required sample size for 80% power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflammation (Likert scale) (n = 7) |
1.0 ± 1.2 |
0.1 ± 0.4 |
29 |
| Fluid (Likert scale) (n = 7) |
1.0 ± 1.2 |
0.3 ± 0.5 |
26 |
| Synovial thickening (Likert scale) (n = 7) |
0.6 ± 1.1 |
0.6 ±0.8 |
Effect size not large enough |
| Synovitis (Likert scale) (n = 7) |
0.6 ± 0.8 |
0.1 ± 0.4 |
46 |
| Vastus lateralis thickness (cm) (n = 7) |
3.0 ± 0.6 |
3.2 ± 0.7* |
7 |
| Biceps brachii thickness (cm) (n = 5) |
2.6 ± 0.4 |
2.9 ± 0.5 |
8 |
| Leg extension strength (n.m) (n = 7) |
111.6 ± 42.9 |
105.0 ± 50.5 |
22 |
| Elbow flexion strength (n.m) (n = 7) |
28.3 ± 11.3 |
30.1 ± 18.0 |
275 |
| Disability index from CHAQ (0 to 3 continuous scale) (n = 7) |
0.4 ± 0.7 |
0.2 ± 0.3 |
47 |
| Health status from CHAQ (Likert scale) (n = 7) | 0.4 ± 0.6 | 0.2 ± 0.2 | 131 |
*Significant difference from pre training.
cm = centimetres.
n.m = newton metres.