Table 3.
The effect of different backpack weights and hip belt tensions on the joint ranges of motion (ROM) during gait. The F and p values from ANOVA are shown where they are significant (NS: nonsignificant).
| Joint | Kinematic parameter | F value | p value |
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| Ankle | ROM sagittal plane (flexion/extension) | 1.088 | NS |
| ROM transverse plane (in-/eversion) | 1.041 | NS | |
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| Knee | ROM sagittal plane (flexion/extension) | 6.239 | <0.001 |
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| Hip | ROM sagittal plane (flexion/extension) | 0.699 | NS |
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| Pelvis | ROM sagittal plane (tilt) | 0.052 | NS |
| ROM frontal plane (obliquity) | 0.697 | NS | |
| ROM transverse plane (rotation) | 3.376 | <0.01 | |