Table 3.
Strength, Muscle Thickness, Muscle Quality, and Self-Perceived Fatigue in HLS and CONa.
| Variable | HLS (n = 12) | CON (n =36) | P | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT (N m) | 184.58 ± 55.91 | 199.14 ± 60.57 | .552 | 0.25 |
| RPT (%) | 250.39 ± 60.07 | 275.72 ± 57.88 | .200 | 0.43 |
| RF (mm) | 13.10 ± 4.28 | 13.64 ± 4.41 | .716 | 0.12 |
| RF + VI (mm) | 27.35 ± 8.70 | 28.55 ± 7.58 | .439 | 0.15 |
| EIRF | 63.18 ± 11.12 | 65.36 ± 11.76 | .575 | 0.19 |
| ST (N m mm−1) | 6.89 ± 1.59 | 7.05 ± 1.46 | .737 | 0.10 |
| General Fatigue | 14.00 ± 3.91 | 10.80 ± 3.36 | .009 | 0.88 |
| Physical Fatigue | 11.25 ± 4.33 | 10.61 ± 3.80 | .654 | 0.16 |
| Reduced Activity | 10.17 ± 3.95 | 8.31 ± 3.00 | .155 | 0.53 |
| Reduced Motivation | 7.25 ± 3.02 | 7.06 ± 2.95 | .848 | 0.06 |
| Mental Fatigue | 12.25 ± 3.98 | 9.56 ± 3.89 | .051 | 0.68 |
Abbreviations: HLS, Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivors; CON, control group; PT, peak torque; RPT, relative peak torque; RF, muscle thickness of rectus femoris; RF + VI, muscle thickness of rectus femoris and vastus intermedius; EIRF, echo intensity of rectus femoris; ST, specific torque.
a
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation.