Table 2. Comparison of the muscle strength changes in the plantar- and dorsiflexors of the affected side in the ABT and control groups.
| Peak torque volume at 60 degrees per second (Nm) | ABT group (n=14) | Control group (n=13) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plantar flexor | Pre | 5.7 ± 2.81 | 6.1 ± 1.51 |
| Post | 12.0 ± 2.82* | 11.7 ± 2.20* | |
| Post–Pre (Difference) | 6.3 ± 1.67 | 5.6 ± 2.47 | |
| Dorsiflexor | Pre | 10.5 ± 3.79 | 10.8 ± 3.48 |
| Post | 23.1 ± 6.07* | 20.8 ± 4.55* | |
| Post–Pre (Difference) | 12.6 ± 5.05 | 10.0 ± 4.17 | |
Significant difference, paired t-test: *p<0.05; independent t-test: †p<0.05.