Table 3.
TA cross-sectional area and normalized dorsiflexion strength
| Tibialis Anterior Parameter | Control (n = 12) | DPN (n = 12) | %Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total CSA, cm2 | 10.3 ± 2.3 | 9.5 ± 2.4 | |
| Contractile tissue CSA, cm2 | 9.6 ± 2.0 | 8.3 ± 2.2 | |
| Contractile tissue CSA, % | 93.2 ± 2.8 | 87.8 ± 4.3* | −4.8% |
| Noncontractile CSA, cm2 | 0.8 ± 0.4 | 1.1 ± 0.4 | |
| Noncontractile CSA, % | 7.7 ± 2.8 | 12.2 ± 4.5* | +74.3% |
| Strength normalized to total CSA, N·m/cm2 | 3.5 ± 0.8 | 2.5 ± 0.9* | −28.6% |
| Strength normalized to contractile CSA, N·m/cm2 | 3.8 ± 0.6 | 2.8 ± 0.9* | −26.3% |
Values are means ± SD. CSA, cross-sectional area.
*
Significant difference between groups (P < 0.05).