Table 4. Pearson Correlation Coefficients (r) between bone mineral density (BMD) sites and
isokinetic and isotonic strength in Young Men (YM, 20-39 yrs), Middle-Aged Men (MM, 40-59 yrs),
and Older Men (OM, 60-81yrs).

 

BMD Site

Variables

Total Hip

Femoral Neck

Trochanter

Quadriceps strength

      

Isokinetic 60°·s-1

.584

.624

.437

Isokinetic 180°·s-1

.598

.660

.430

Isokinetic 240°·s-1

.596

.669

.408

Isotonic (1-RM)

.650

.657

.395

Hamstring strength

      

Isokinetic 60°·s-1

.586

.561

.468

Isokinetic 180°·s-1

.576

.579

.481

Isokinetic 240°·s-1

.522

.527

.413

Isotonic (1-RM)

.604

.628

.384
All relationships are significant (p < 0.01).