Comparison of physical activity between groups
| Standard (n=16) | Exercise (n=18) | Non-injured control (n=18) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time spent sitting per day (h) | 19.8±1.4 (19.0, 20.5) | 18.8±1.5 (18.1, 19.6) | 18.5±1.2 (17.9, 19.1) | 0.02* |
| Time spent standing per day (h) | 3.1±1.1 (2.46, 3.64) | 3.3±0.9 (2.9, 3.8) | 3.8±0.9 (3.3, 4.2) | 0.09 |
| Time spent walking per day (h) | 1.2±0.4 (1.0, 1.5) | 1.7±0.7 (1.3, 2.0) | 1.7±0.4 (1.5, 1.9) | 0.02*‡ |
| Number of steps per day (steps) | 5621±2294 (4399, 6844) | 7886±3075 (6357, 9416) | 8845±2185 (7758, 9931) | 0.002*‡ |
| Postural transitions per day | 46±13 (40, 53) | 53±10 (48, 58) | 56±14 (49, 63) | 0.08 |
| Average energy expenditure per day (MET.h/day) | 32.7±1.02 (32.1, 33.23) | 33.37±1.77 (32.49, 34.25) | 34.02±0.92 (33.56, 34.47) | 0.02* |
| Time spent at light intensity activity per day (min) | 53.4±16.8 (44.5, 62.4) | 76.2±36.4 (57.93, 94.4) | 54.5±17.5 (45.8, 63.2) | 0.08 |
| Time spent at moderate intensity activity per day (min) | 14.5±11.4 (8.4, 20.5) | 22.5±15.9 (14.6, 30.4) | 38.3±12.7 (40.0, 44.6) | 0.001‡† |
| Time spent at high-intensity activity per day (min) | 0.1±0.1 (0.0, 0.1) | 0.6±1.0 (0.1, 1.1) | 4.1±6.9 (0.7, 7.6) | 0.001*† |
Values are presented as mean±SD (95% CI).
↵* Significant difference between standard and non-injured control groups (p<0.05).
↵† Significant difference between exercise and non-injured control groups (p<0.05).
↵‡ Significant difference between standard and exercise groups (p<0.05).
MET, metabolic equivalent.