Table 2. Peak torque values and conventional and functional balance ratios in the subjects.
| Variables | Male runners (n = 24) | Female runners (n = 15) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional strength balance ratio | 51.2 ± 5.1 | 46.8 ± 4.3* | 0.04 |
| Functional strength balance ratio | 0.30 ± 0.08 | 0.30 ± 0.12 | 0.84 |
| Absolute peak torque of extensor muscles at 60° s−1 in concentric action (Nm) | 205.3 ± 41.9 | 138.4 ± 17.4* | <0.01 |
| Peak torque relative to body mass of extensor muscle at 60° s−1 in concentric action (%) | 292.6 ± 53.2 | 247.8 ± 20.2* | <0.01 |
| Absolute peak torque of flexor muscles at 60° s−1 in concentric action (Nm) | 106.9 ± 19.3 | 66.3 ± 10.5* | <0.01 |
| Peak torque relative to body mass of flexor muscle at 60° s−1 in concentric action (%) | 152.5 ± 23.6 | 118.7 ± 15.2* | <0.01 |
| Absolute peak torque of extensor muscles at 180° s−1 in concentric action (Nm) | 172.7 ± 39.8 | 115.1 ± 13.6* | <0.01 |
| Peak torque relative to body mass of extensor muscle at 180° s−1 in concentric action (%) | 245.6 ± 48.6 | 206.7 ± 22.4* | <0.01 |
| Absolute peak torque of flexor muscles at 180° s−1 in concentric action (Nm) | 96.0 ± 14.2 | 61.9 ± 9.1* | <0.01 |
| Peak torque relative to body mass of flexor muscle at 180° s−1 in concentric action (%) | 137.4 ± 19.2 | 110.7 ± 10.2* | <0.01 |
| Absolute peak torque of extensor muscles at 180° s−1 in eccentric action (Nm) | 331.6 ± 77.3 | 221.8 ± 51.0* | <0.01 |
| Peak torque relative to body mass of extensor muscles at 180° s−1 in eccentric action (Nm) | 475.3 ± 115.5 | 398.9 ± 83.9* | 0.03 |
| Absolute peak torque of flexor muscles at 180° s−1 in eccentric action (Nm) | 204.9 ± 86.6 | 120.1 ± 40.1* | <0.01 |
| Peak torque relative to body mass of flexor muscles at 180° s−1 in eccentric action (Nm) | 296.8 ± 135.1 | 214.1 ± 61.6* | 0.03 |
Notes.
Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation.
*
P < 0.05 compared to male runners.