Table 4.
Statistical comparisons of test scores between dominant and non-dominant limb. Strength value differences are expressed as torque to body weight (Nm/kg)
| Percent Change | Mean Difference | 95% Confidence Interval | T-score | Cohen'sd | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower | Upper | |||||
| mBESS | NA | -0.01 | -0.60 | 0.57 | -0.43 | -0.10 |
| SLB Stable | NA | 0.16 | -0.23 | 0.55 | 0.84 | 0.19 |
| SLB Unstable | NA | -0.18 | -0.59 | 0.24 | -0.86 | -0.19 |
| Hip Extension | 5.5% | 0.07† | 0.02 | 0.12 | 3.35 | 0.75 |
| Hip Abduction | 1.8% | -0.03 | -0.09 | 0.03 | -0.14 | -0.03 |
| Ankle Inversion | 3.3% | -0.01 | -0.02 | 0.00 | -1.73 | -0.39 |
| Ankle Eversion | 6.0% | 0.02† | 0.01 | 0.04 | 3.43 | 0.77 |
| E:I Ratio | NA | 0.12† | 0.06 | 0.18 | 3.83 | 0.86 |
mBESS = modified balance error scoring system; SLB = single leg balance; E:I = Eversion:Inversion † Indicates a significant difference (p<.01).