Table 3. Standardized mean differences, equivalent to Cohen’s d, for limb comparisons of interest.
| Variable | ACLR surgical limb-ACLR non-surgical limb | ACLR surgical limb-control matched limb | ACLR non-surgical limb-control unmatched limb | Control matched limb–control unmatched limb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip | ||||
| Peak extension (°) | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.08 | 0.30 |
| Extension excursion (°) | 0.56 | 0.39 | 0.48 | 0.41 |
| Peak adduction (°) | 0.08 | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.10 |
| Peak extensor moment (Nm/kg) | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.19 | 0.12 |
| Peak abduction moment (Nm/kg) | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.33 | 0.04 |
| Knee | ||||
| Peak flexion (°) | 0.53 | 0.67 | 0.45 | 0.27 |
| Flexion excursion (°) | 0.93 | 0.58 | 0.14 | 0.02 |
| Peak valgus (°) | 0.02 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.23 |
| Peak extensor moment (Nm/kg) | 0.91 | 0.69 | 0.27 | 0.73 |
| Peak varus moment (Nm/kg) | 0.11 | 0.39 | 0.64 | 0.33 |
Note:
Statistically significant comparisons, as outlined in Table 2, are bolded.