Research Article

Body Composition, Muscle Strength, and Physical Function of Patients with Bethlem Myopathy and Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

Table 3

Linear correlation coefficients between muscle strength (lines) and physical function (columns) variables.

ā€‰6MWD (m)10ā€‰m (1/ )4 steps (1/ )FVC (mL)% FVC

Megascore (N)0.740.720.920.890.78
Hand grip (N)0.620.580.770.960.89
Elbow flexion (N)0.450.380.620.940.81
Knee extension (N)0.660.650.820.620.53
Knee flexion (N)0.770.800.900.670.59

6MWD: 6 minute walking distance, : time, FVC: forced vital capacity, N: Newton.