Research Article

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

Table 4

Linear correlation coefficients between potential dependent (lines) and explanatory (columns) variables.

BMIFMIFFMIAFFMI

Megascore (N)−0.06−0.490.870.93
Hand grip (N)−0.26−0.590.710.76
Elbow flexion (N)−0.10−0.460.740.76
Knee extension (N)0.07−0.300.750.82
Knee flexion (N)−0.03−0.410.780.83
6MWD (m)−0.13−0.320.410.52
10 m ( )−0.26−0.440.400.49
4 steps ( )−0.12−0.450.680.78
FVC (mL)−0.04−0.420.780.86
% FVC−0.02−0.300.570.68

BMI: body mass index, FMI: fat mass index, FFMI: fat free mass index, AFFMI: appendicular fat free mass index, N: Newton, 6MWD: 6 minute walking distance, : time, FVC: forced vital capacity.