Quantitative heel ultrasound variables in powerlifters and controls
| Powerlifters | Controls | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SEM). | |||
| BUA, Broadband ultrasound attenuation; VOS, velocity of sound. | |||
| BUA (dB/MHz) | 105 (16) | 96 (14) | 0.048 |
| BUA (%) | 113 (14) | 99 (14) | 0.006 |
| Adjusted BUA | 108 (16) | 93 (14) | 0.026 |
| VOS (m/s) | 1663 (32) | 1660 (30) | 0.74 |
| VOS (%) | 106 (2) | 104 (8) | 0.15 |
| Adjusted VOS | 1671 (16) | 1651 (30) | 0.008 |