Table 2. Main outcome parameters of the affected leg including the dorsal extension of the ankle, the steps per minute and the length of each step.
Parameter (mean ± SD) | Baseline without stimulation | Baseline with surface electrical stimulation | Follow-up without stimulation | Follow-up with active ActiGait | Comparison of baseline without stimulation and with stimulation (n = 7) | Comparison of baseline without stimulation and follow-up with ActiGait (n = 7) |
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Dorsal extension of the ankle at initial contact (°) | -4.6 ± 7.5 | 2.1 ± 9.6 | -3.9 ± 6.2 | 5,7 ± 8.3 | p = 0.028 | p = 0.018 |
Cadence (steps/min) | 82.7 ± 27.4 | 80.6 ± 25.4 | 76.1 ± 21.2 | 83.5 ± 19.1 | p = 0.735 | p = 0.31 |
Step length (m) | 0.45 ± 0.18 | 0.45 ± 0.17 | 0.45 ± 0.16 | 0.50 ± 0.16 | p = 0.553 | p = 0.075 |
All parameters were measured at baseline and one-year follow up. P-values for the comparison between baseline without stimulation and baseline/follow up with stimulation are reported in the right-hand columns.