Table 4 Gait parameters in each group based on PD-Q (mean ± SD)
Group L | Group I&H | P Valuea | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gait speed (m/s) | 0.79 ± 0.22 | 0.75 ± 0.20 | n.s |
Step length (m) | 0.46 ± 0.15 | 0.45 ± 0.1 | n.s |
Stance time (s) | 0.73 ± 0.21 | 0.72 ± 0.10 | n.s |
Peak vGRF (kN/kg) | 0.99 ± 0.054 | 0.82 ± 0.17 | 0.015 |
Peak flexion during mid-stance (°) | 13.6 ± 9.3 | 9.9 ± 9.8 | n.s |
Extension limitation during mid-stance (°) | 8.4 ± 9.4 | 1.8 ± 8.4 | n.s |
Flex-ext excursion during mid-stance (°) | 5.2 ± 3.9 | 8.1 ± 3.7 | n.s |
Peak knee flexion moment (Nm/kg) | 0.21 ± 0.22 | 0.16 ± 0.20 | n.s |
Peak knee adduction moment (Nm/kg) | 0.70 ± 0.19 | 0.39 ± 0.14 | 0.0022 |