Table 2 Comparison of gait parameters between experimental and control groups (n = 25)
Gait parameters | Pre-TKA | Post-TKA | Control group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Velocity (m/s) | 0.53 ± 0.19 | 0.84 ± 0.15 | 1.05 ± 0.20 | *#& |
Cadence (step/min) | 87.87 ± 12.25 | 97.19 ± 7.64 | 111.86 ± 16.33 | *#& |
Step length (cm) | 34.16 ± 9.28 | 46.22 ± 6.28 | 51.71 ± 4.88 | *#& |
Stride length (cm) | 65.00 ± 19.81 | 90.31 ± 11.62 | 102.78 ± 9.00 | *#& |
Step time (ms) | 695.92 ± 95.49 | 621.09 ± 47.56 | 546.15 ± 68.76 | *#& |
Gait cycle (ms) | 1303.89 ± 166.67 | 1283.05 ± 78.80 | 1081.02 ± 121.90 | *# |
Total stance time (%) | 75 ± 6.74 | 67 ± 5.27 | 64 ± 4.80 | *#& |
Double stance time (%) | 45 ± 10.50 | 37 ± 3.58 | 31 ± 2.52 | *#& |
Single stance time (%) | 28 ± 4.33 | 31 ± 2.2 | 33 ± 1.26 | *#& |
left knee range of motion (°) | 38.19 ± 6.64 | 52.74 ± 4.11 | 62.75 ± 3.99 | *#& |
Maximum left knee flexion (°) | 53.10 ± 5.08 | 61.34 ± 3.34 | 65.93 ± 3.40 | *#& |
Minimum left knee extension (°) | 15.23 ± 4.24 | 8.91 ± 2.03 | 3.27 ± 1.52 | *#& |
right knee range of motion (°) | 35.36 ± 6.73 | 53.83 ± 4.35 | 61.7 ± 3.08 | *#& |
Maximum right knee flexion (°) | 52.27 ± 5.38 | 61.82 ± 3.07 | 65.29 ± 3.18 | *#& |
Minimum right knee extension (°) | 17.15 ± 4.16 | 8.14 ± 2.22 | 3.14 ± 1.41 | *#& |