Table 4.
Mean percentage changes and effect sizes in all the measured parameters.
| NMES n = 8 | CG n = 8 | p Value * | r | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU Parameters | ||||
| CSA of VL | 11.3 (15.1) | −1.4 (4.0) | 0.006 | 0.68 |
| MT | 6.9 (6.9) | −2.2 (4.7) | 0.001 | 0.84 |
| FL | 2.1 (5.6) | −1.1 (4.2) | 0.046 | 0.50 |
| PA | 4.0 (9.0) | −0.6 (2.9) | 0.006 | 0.68 |
| CSA of LM left | 6.4 (8.2) | −0.6 (1.9) | 0.036 | 0.53 |
| CSA of LM right | 6.5 (9.8) | −0.8 (2.3) | 0.005 | 0.71 |
| Functional Parameters # | ||||
| FTSST | −0.03 (23.0) | 2.1 (11.7) | 0.345 | 0.24 |
| TUG | −10.9 (13.8) | 2.6 (6.5) | 0.046 | 0.50 |
Note: Values are presented as medians (IQR); * Mann–Whitney U test; r = effect size; # Negative values mean a positive effect; (NMES—neuromuscular electrical stimulation group; CG—control group).