Table 2.
Descriptive data of main outcomes. Increased fat content of multifidus muscle correlates with decreased lumbar flexion (p = 0.032)
| Fat Grade | Grade 0 | Grade 1 | Grade 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbar flexion (degrees) | 24 (9.72) | 22.56 (11.62) | 11.55 (12.49) |
| Posture control (degrees) | –2.33 (1.37) | –1.08 (1.63) | –0.73 (0.90) |
| Movement control score (0–4) | 2.17 (0.75) | 1.68 (1.07) | 1.18 (0.87) |
Data represent mean and standard deviation. Negative values represent evasive movement in lumbar extension