Table 4

Changes in muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness of included participants who completed the rehabilitation programme (n=93)

MeasureMean (SD) baselineMean (SD) after completionMean difference95% CIp Value
VO2 peak (ml/min/kg)28.0 (7.1)26.6 (7.2)−1.9−2.9 to −0.9<0.001
Maximal workload (W)171.1 (43.1)173.6 (50.3)0.8−4.9 to 6.60.771
1RM leg press (kg)141.9 (42.0)189.2 (49.0)44.838.0 to 51.6<0.001
1RM deltiod pulley (kg)21.0 (10.3)31.1 (12.6)9.98.1 to 11.7<0.001
Maximal short exercise capacity (steep ramp test) (W)190.1 (53.7)220.1 (51.8)27.520.6 to 34.4<0.001