Cervical strength assessment by group
| Under-18 | Adult | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isometric strength (kg) | |||
| Extension | 41.70 (39.36 to 44.18) | 53.70 (48.42 to 58.99) | <0.001* |
| Flexion | 22.59 (20.45 to 24.72) | 25.40 (22.94 to 27.86) | 0.098 |
| Side flexion (left) | 32.24 (30.04 to 34.45) | 40.53 (36.36 to 44.71) | 0.002* |
| Side flexion (right) | 31.83 (29.66 to 24.01) | 42.48 (39.24 to 45.73) | <0.001* |
| Fatigue | |||
| Total (kg s) | 1305 (1181 to 1429) | 1551 (1332 to 1770) | 0.058 |
| Time achieved (s) | 67.10 (60.44 to 83.17) | 71.81 (62.96 to 71.28) | 0.390 |
| Average load (kg) | 18.25 (16.77 to 19.73) | 23.54 (21.35 to 25.73) | <0.001* |
All data reported as mean (95% CI).
*Remains significant at the 0.05 level correcting for multiple testing.