Figures & data
Table 1. Studied parameters of postmenopausal women (n = 96) with normal thyroid function.
Table 2. Correlation analysis between values of handgrip strength, thyroid function, and body composition.
Figure 1. Thyroid stimulating hormone levels in women with low vs. normal muscle strength. Low muscle strength is defined as a HGS < 16 kg. Error bars represent standard deviation.
![Figure 1. Thyroid stimulating hormone levels in women with low vs. normal muscle strength. Low muscle strength is defined as a HGS < 16 kg. Error bars represent standard deviation.](/cms/asset/c1e8e117-c676-477f-aa9f-717378c2148b/igye_a_2333432_f0001_b.jpg)
Figure 2. Bone and body composition parameters according to muscle strength are presented as univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA) or co-variance (ANCOVA, adjusting for age, height, current smoking, physical activity, LDL-C, vitamin D, and insulin resistance). Low muscle strength is defined as a HGS < 16 kg. Error bars represent standard deviation. ANOVA: analysis of variance; ANCOVA: analysis of co-variance; HOMA-IR: homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance; LDL-C: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HGS: handgrip strength. Statistical significance was set at the level of p value < .05.
![Figure 2. Bone and body composition parameters according to muscle strength are presented as univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA) or co-variance (ANCOVA, adjusting for age, height, current smoking, physical activity, LDL-C, vitamin D, and insulin resistance). Low muscle strength is defined as a HGS < 16 kg. Error bars represent standard deviation. ANOVA: analysis of variance; ANCOVA: analysis of co-variance; HOMA-IR: homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance; LDL-C: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HGS: handgrip strength. Statistical significance was set at the level of p value < .05.](/cms/asset/7d950476-deeb-4f9c-961d-def79a636862/igye_a_2333432_f0002_b.jpg)
Table 3. Linear multivariable regression analysis models which included musculoskeletal or body composition parameters or bone densitometry as dependent variables.
Data availability statement
The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author, [IL], upon reasonable request.