Table 6 Results of quadriceps strength measurement
Max. quadriceps strength [Newton] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HC, n = 8 | ME/CFS, n = 8 | ||
QS initial (Fmax1) | 333 (82) | 264 (108) | |
5 min (Fmax2) | 324 (46) | 237 (88) | |
10 min (Fmax3) | 333 (50) | 246 (88) | |
15 min (Fmax4) | 334 (39) | 212 (85) | |
20 min (Fmax5) | 342 (40) | 212 (90) | |
Fmax5 in % of Fmax1 | 106.4 (21.8) | 76.1 (13.0) | p = 0.0045 |
Fmean | 330 (46) | 223.5 (88) | p = 0.013 |
Fatigue Ratio | 1.12 (0.058) | 1.23 (0.110) | p = 0.1171 |