Table 3. The statistical comparison of shoulder ROM on the paralyzed side between the experimental and control groups at different time points.
| Variable | Experimental group (n=6) | Control group (n=6) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M ± SD | M ± SD | ||
| Shoulder | |||
| ROM for flexion | baseline | 130.0 ± 29.5 | 127.8 ± 4.0 |
| week 4 | 150.0 ± 27.8 | 127.0 ± 4.0 | |
| week 8 | 159.2 ± 20.4 | 126.2 ± 3.8 | |
| week 12 | 165.0 ± 19.5 * | 126.2 ± 3.8 | |
| ROM for extension | baseline | 25.8 ± 10.7 | 36.3 ± 13.2 |
| week 4 | 36.7 ± 16.6 | 36.3 ± 13.2 | |
| week 8 | 40.0 ± 20.0 | 36.5 ± 13.2 | |
| week 12 | 41.7 ± 20.9 | 36.5 ± 13.2 | |
| ROM for abduction | baseline | 123.3 ± 33.7 | 117.8 ± 18.3 |
| week 4 | 143.3 ± 32.0 | 118.7 ± 18.3 | |
| week 8 | 160.0 ± 22.8 | 118.7 ± 18.3 | |
| week 12 | 166.7 ± 21.6 * | 118.7 ± 18.3 | |
| ROM for adduction | baseline | 21.7 ± 7.5 | 20.0 ± 4.9 |
| week 4 | 27.5 ± 4.2 | 20.3 ± 5.2 | |
| week 8 | 30.0 ± 6.3 | 20.8 ± 4.9 | |
| week 12 | 30.8 ± 5.9 * | 20.8 ± 4.9 | |
M: mean; SD: standard deviation; ROM: range of motion; *p<0.05 significant difference at this time point in the group