Table 2.
Mean values of shoulder joint moment on the involved (right) and normal (left) sides
| Variable | Abduction/adduction (N/m) | Flexion/extension (N/m) | Rotation (N/m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task 1 | |||
| Normal side | 7.36±2.7 | 2.71±0.9 | 1.77±0.962 |
| RCT side | 3.6±2.2 | 2.85±1.42 | 1.77±1.1 |
| p-value | 0.034 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Task 2 | |||
| Normal side | 4.3±2.77 | 6.56±1.59 | 2.34±0.77 |
| RCT side | 2.39±1.05 | 4.14±1.38 | 1.14±0.49 |
| p-value | 0.12 | 0.025 | 0.017 |
| Task 3 | |||
| Normal side | 2.35±1.3 | 8.1±1.65 | 2.3±0.93 |
| RCT side | 1.22±0.37 | 6.22±1.62 | 2.3±1.32 |
| p-value | 0.11 | 0.105 | 0.5 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
RCT: rotator cuff tear.