TABLE 1.
Participant baseline characteristics. Data are mean ± SD.
| Variable | COL (n = 8) | PLA (n = 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 17.0 ± 0.8 | 16.8 ± 1.0 |
| Height (m) | 1.65 ± 0.08 | 1.67 ± 0.04 |
| Body mass (kg) | 62.0 ± 10.7 | 57.4 ± 6.2 |
| ISO KE MVC (N·m) | 185 ± 41 | 183 ± 48 |
| ISO KF MVC (N·m) | 84.2 ± 22.0 | 80.9 ± 20.2 |
| CON KE MVC (N·m) | 138 ± 31 | 131 ± 29 |
COL, collagen group; PLA, placebo group; ISO, isometric; KE, knee extension; MVC, maximal voluntary contraction torque; KF, knee flexion; CON, concentric. There were no differences between COL, and PLA (all p > 0.05).