Table 2 Physical activity in individuals with and without idiopathic scoliosis. Data is presented as median (25th, 75th percentile) or number (%). Statistical analyses were performed with ANCOVA, adjusted for age and sex. MET = Metabolic Equivalent of Task. P = level of significance
Idiopathic scoliosis n = 239 | No scoliosis n = 58 | P (adjusted) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Achieving at least moderate activity level | 180 (75 %) | 49 (85 %) | 0.14 |
Vigorous activity (days)a | 1 (0, 3) | 2 (0, 3) | 0.20 |
Vigorous activity per day (minutes)b | 60 (35, 90) | 60 (35, 90) | 0.22 |
Moderate activity (days)a | 2 (0, 3) | 2 (1, 4) | 0.56 |
Moderate activity per day (minutes)b | 43 (0, 90) | 60 (11, 120) | 0.12 |
Walking (days)a | 5 (4, 7) | 5 (4, 7) | 0.21 |
Walking per day (minutes)b | 40 (20, 60) | 30 (20, 60) | 0.76 |
MET-minutes/week | 1977 (840, 3777) | 2120 (887, 4598) | 0.11 |
Time spent sitting (minutes/week) | 420 (300, 540) | 380 (300, 540) | 0.94 |
Spare time high activity level | 132 (55 %) | 36 (62 %) | 0.37 |
Exercise- or competitive sporting activities | 125 (52 %) | 36 (62 %) | 0.28 |