Table 3.
Origin of the discomfort for the knee extension angle (KEA) and straight leg raise (SLR) tests (n = 178). (Proportions are expressed as percentages by column).
| Males | Females | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nervous related discomfort for KEA and SLR (%) |
48.7 (n = 37) | 71.6 (n = 73) | 61.8 (n = 110) |
| Discomfort related structure ≠ for KEA and SLR (%) | 32.9 (n = 25) | 18.6 (n = 19) | 24.7 (n = 44) |
| Muscle related discomfort for KEA and SLR (%) |
18.4 (n = 14) | 9.8 (n = 10) | 13.5 (n = 24) |