TABLE 3.
Between group descriptive statistics for knee strength tests (mean ± standard deviation)
| Test | ACL‐R | Control | p‐value | Effect Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension at 180 °/sec | ||||
| InvolvedPT/BW (%) | 60.5 ± 12.0 | 65.7 ± 12.4 | 0.13 | 0.42 |
| Non‐Involved PT/BW (%) | 73.9 ± 12.4 | 67.7 ± 10.8 | 0.06 | 0.57 |
| Bilateral Difference* | −13.4 ± 9.9 | −2.0 ± 6.0 | 0.001 | 1.90 |
| Flexion at 180 °/sec | ||||
| Involved PT/BW (%)* | 40.7 ± 6.9 | 36.4 ± 7.4 | 0.04 | 0.58 |
| Non‐Involved PT/BW (%) | 39.6 ± 7.6 | 36.0 ± 7.2 | 0.08 | 0.50 |
| Bilateral Difference | 1.1 ± 4.5 | 0.5 ± 6.0 | 0.66 | 0.10 |
| Extension at 300 °/sec | ||||
| Involved PT/BW (%) | 46.9 ± 8.6 | 49.8 ± 9.2 | 0.25 | 0.32 |
| Non‐Involved PT/BW (%)* | 57.9 ± 9.0 | 50.8 ± 9.4 | 0.008 | 0.76 |
| Bilateral Difference* | −10.9 ± 7.7 | −1.0 ± 5.2 | 0.001 | 1.90 |
| Flexion at 300 °/sec | ||||
| Involved PT/BW (%)* | 33.7 ± 6.3 | 30.1 ± 5.6 | 0.03 | 0.56 |
| Non‐Involved PT/BW (%) | 34.1 ± 6.0 | 31.7 ± 6.0 | 0.16 | 0.54 |
| Bilateral Difference | −0.4 ± 3.8 | −1.6 ± 4.8 | 0.31 | 0.37 |
*
Indicates statistically significant difference between groups (p < 0.05).
ACL‐R=anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction group, PT/BW=peak torque‐to‐body weight.