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Table 2 Baseline and sixth-month isokinetic assessment results of the isotretinoin group

From: Effect of oral isotretinoin on muscle strength in patients with acne vulgaris: a prospective controlled study

 

Baseline

Sixth-month

p value

Mean concentric quadriceps PT (Nm) (SD)

 60°/s AV

111.2 ± 33.5

116.8 ± 33.1

0.55

 120°/s AV

77.0 ± 26.1

81.9 ± 23.1

0.48

Mean concentric hamstring PT (Nm) (SD)

 60°/s AV

66.1 ± 15.8

67.9 ± 17.0

0.70

 120°/s AV

54.0 ± 12.2

54.1 ± 15.1

0.99

  1. PT Peak torque, AV Angular velocity, SD Standard deviation, Nm Newton-meter. p < 0.05 shows statistical significance