Table 1. Outcome variables at the Pre time point and results of the statistical comparison between the interventions.
| Mean (SD) | P-value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMES | NMES+VOL | VOL | ||
| MVC force (N) | 363.5 (83.2) | 361.5 (85.6) | 373.04 (94.6) | .863 |
| TA MEP/Mmax | 0.07 (0.06) | 0.06 (0.05) | 0.09 (0.11) | .826 |
| Soleus MEP (mV) | 0.06 (0.04) | 0.05 (0.02) | 0.05 (0.02) | .867 |
| Mmax (mV) | 3.41 (0.79) | 4.46 (1.94) | 3.81 (1.09) | .460 |
| Error | 1.63 (0.64) | 1.86 (0.55) | 2.11 (1.07) | .625 |
| Reaction time (s) | 0.47 (0.08) | 0.46 (0.84) | 0.42 (0.04) | .149 |
Abbreviations: MEP, motor evoked potentials; MVC, maximum voluntary contraction; NMES, neuromuscular electrical stimulation; TA, tibialis anterior; VOL, voluntary contractions.