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Biomechanical Adaptations in Foot Characteristics Among Elite Male Weightlifters: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study
Tong-Hsien Chow
ABCDEFG 1*, Yih-Shyuan Chen BCDEF 2, Hong-Teng Chou BCEF 3, Chien-Chun Chang DEF 4, Ming-Hsien Lin ACDEF 5
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.950416
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e950416
Table 1 Statistical analysis of fundamental anthropometric characteristics across groups.
| Characteristic | Control group1 (n=32) | Weightlifting group2 (n=24) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 22 (20–23) | 23 (20–24) | 0.415b |
| Height (cm) | 175.5 (168.0–180.0) | 176.0 (168.0–180.0) | 0.131b |
| Mass (kg) | 82.5 (75.3–85.0) | 83.7 (75.6–85.0) | 0.426b |
| BMI (kg/m) | 26.4±0.3 | 26.9±0.3 | 0.261a |
| Weightlifting training and competition experience (years) | – | 5.9±0.7 | |
| Data are presented as mean±SD. The body mass index (BMI) is determined by dividing mass (kg) by the square of height (m). 1 Healthy Taiwanese male university students (control group) were defined as individuals with no prior experience in weightlifting or other specialized sports. 2 Elite male weightlifters (weightlifting group) were defined as athletes who competed in the 77 kg and 85 kg weight classes of the men’s open division at the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games in Taiwan. Normally distributed data are given as mean±SD and non-normally distributed data are expressed as median (IQR). a Statistical significances of values were determined by the independent samples test, and b values were determined by the Mann-Whitney U test between the 2 groups. | |||