Table 4– Correlations between Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS) scores and the absolute values of the physical characteristics of the 80 male and 44 female sarcoidosis patients studied
FAS scores6MWDHGFEFMSQPTHPTPI,max
Males-0.25 (0.024)-0.25 (0.023)-0.29 (0.010)-0.17 (0.131)-0.36 (0.001)0.24 (0.047)
Females-0.12 (0.425)-0.21 (0.171)-0.30 (0.055)-0.04 (0.824)-0.043 (0.783)0.051 (0.756)

  • Data are expressed as Pearson correlation (p-value). 6MWD: 6-min walking distance; HGF: handgrip force; EFMS: elbow flexor muscle strength; QPT: quadriceps peak torque; HPT: hamstrings peak torque; PI,max: maximal inspiratory pressure.