Kinematic data of subjects with and without patellar tendon strap during walking (N = 9)
Gait cycle | Variable | Pre | Post | p-value |
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Terminal stance | Lt. Maximum hip abduction (°) | –3.71 ± 2.82 | –4.53 ± 2.58 | 0.045 |
Pre swing | Rt. Minimum ankle dorsiflexion (°) | –13.82 ± 7.94 | –15.87 ± 7.74 | 0.041 |
Initial swing | Rt. Minimum ankle dorsiflexion (°) | –16.26 ± 7.79 | –18.25 ± 7.77 | 0.015 |
Terminal swing | Rt. Maximum knee flexion (°) | 24.80 ± 6.01 | 26.63 ± 6.48 | 0.016 |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation. Lt., left; Rt., right. *p < 0.05.