Table 2.
Comparison of kinematic data of gait parameters.
Gait parameter | Group modern | Group conventional | P-value |
---|---|---|---|
Gait speed (m/s) | 1.1 ± 0.2 | 0.9 ± 0.2 | .03 |
Gait duration (s) | 1.03 ± 0.07 | 1.08 ± 0.10 | .14 |
Step length (m) | 0.54 ± 0.07 | 0.45 ± 0.11 | .03 |
Swing duration (s) | 0.45 ± 0.46 | 0.46 ± 0.05 | .82 |
Max knee flexion (°) | 53.2 ± 7.1 | 52.8 ± 7.1 | .90 |
Max knee extension (°) | 2.9 ± 4.0 | −0.5 ± 4.6 | .08 |
Double knee action (+/−) | 9/3 | 10/2 | |
Max knee flexion angle at initial stance phase (°) | 10.9 ± 3.0 | 8.0 ± 2.6 | .04 |
Significant P-values are provided in bold.
Data are expressed as average ±standard deviation.