Table 3 Changes in CSA from resting to streamlined body position at three levels between two group.

From: Gliding performance is affected by cranial movement of abdominal organs

 

High performance group

Low performance group

P value

Changes of CSA at upper liver level (cm2)

36.8 (28.7 to 67.3)

16.4 (9.3 to 22.2)

0.036*

Changes of CSA at lower lung level (cm2)

23.2 (17.3 to 44.2)

 − 5.1 (− 15.4 to 11.6)

 < 0.01**

Changes of CSA at umbilical level (cm2)

 − 37.4 (− 47.4 to − 24.9)

 − 1.2 (− 18.1 to 0.75)

 < 0.01**

  1. All data are presented as medians with interquartile ranges.
  2. CSA cross-sectional area.
  3. *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01.
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