Table 1

Isokinetic exercise effects on muscle values

Knee EX/FXBeforeAfterp Value
CMP, chondromalacia patellae; EX, Extension; FX, flexion; PT, peak torque at 60°/s angular velocity; TW, total work at 180°/s angular velocity; EN, endurance.
EXPT (N.m)CMP135 (49)169 (54)0.0001
Control159 (25)162 (26)0.062
FXPT (N.m)CMP75 (30)101 (38)0.0001
Control93 (22)96 (24)0.203
EXTW (J)CMP105 (33)130 (42)0.0001
Control112 (30)114 (31)0.072
FXTW (J)CMP64 (27)85 (35)0.0001
Control70 (21)71 (20)0.167
EXENCMP99 (13)87 (12)0.0001
Control83 (16)81 (17)0.072
FXENCMP105 (19)88 (16)0.0001
Control88 (16)86 (17)0.072