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. 2017 Aug 6;3(1):e000233. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2017-000233

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Changes in physical fitness between baseline, 3-month and 12-month follow-up: (A) Mobility limitations in neck-shoulder area; % with severe limitations, lower number indicates positive change. (B) Flexibility in trunk side-bending; average of right and left side (cm), higher number indicates positive change. (C) Upper-body strength and trunk stability; number of modified push-ups in 40 s, higher number indicates positive change. (D) Lower extremity endurance; endurance time in static squat position, higher number indicates positive change. (E) Cardiorespiratory fitness measured with 6 min walk test; distance walked, higher number indicates positive change. (F) Static balance in one-leg stand; time managed to stand still, higher number indicates positive change.