Table 4: Values of strength and endurance parameters of the participants.

Parameters Groups pre

Mean ± SD
Post

Mean ± SD
%

Change
P value
Isometric Leg Strength (kgf) Exercise 133.92 ± 33.98 150.88 ± 26.01 +12.66 0.01
Control 124.15 ± 20.73 129.15 ± 18.38 +4.02 ns
Isometric Back Strength (kgf) Exercise 132.17 ± 28.14 145.42 ± 22.83 +10.00 0.05
Control 128.88 ± 17.28 133.60 ± 16.26 +3.72 ns
Sit-up test (maximal number) Exercise 47.41 ± 22.67 57.08 ± 20.14 +20.39 0.03
Control 39.90 ± 17.25 43.20 ± 17.58 +8.27 ns
Back Extension test (maximal number) Exercise 53.33 ± 24.72 61.16 ± 24.09 +14.68 ns
Control 43.90 ± 17.97 42.30 ± 15.95 -3.64 ns
Biering Sorensen test (sec) Exercise 136.08 ± 31.93 161.42 ± 38.27 +18.61 0.00
Control 108.80 ± 28.91 121.20 ± 41.77 +11.39 ns

ns: Not significant.