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Table 2 Demographic data of the training group and control group

From: Effect of a simple core muscle training program on trunk muscle strength and neuromuscular control among pediatric soccer players

 

Training group, n = 49

Control group, n = 100

P value

Initial evaluation

 Age, y

10.8 ± 1.1

10.7 ± 0.5

0.700

 Height, cm

144.0 ± 7.8

142.3 ± 6.7

0.173

 Weight, kg

33.9 ± 5.7

34.0 ± 5.0

0.952

 BMI, kg/m2

16.3 ± 1.7

16.7 ± 1.7

0.140

After 12 months

 Age, y

11.8 ± 1.1

11.7 ± 0.5

0.701

 Height, cm

151.0 ± 8.1

150.2 ± 8.2

0.574

 Weight, kg

39.8 ± 7.1

39.4 ± 6.2

0.729

 BMI, kg/m2

17.3 ± 1.8

17.4 ± 1.8

0.836

  1. Data are represented as mean ± standard deviation
  2. BMI body mass index