Table 4.
Comparison of demographic and training characteristics between dancers with medium-risk and high-risk REBA level
| Characteristics | Medium risk (n=15) | High risk (n=25) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 20.33±2.32 | 22.04±3.39 | 0.94 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 22.21±3.18 | 23.06±3.82 | 0.476 |
| Dance exposure (hours of training per day) | 1.96±0.95 | 2.02±1.43 | 0.899 |
| Minimum age when dance training began (years) | 6.9±2.83 | 6.32±2.01 | 0.454 |
| Duration of dance training (years) | 12.6±3.44 | 15.18±3.8 | 0.038 |
| Average performances per year | 6.87±4.13 | 8.65±5.47 | 0.287 |
*P value less than 0.01 is considered as statistically significant with an application of Bonferroni correction to multiple independent t-tests