Table 11 MTT test joint angle value changes compared with the mean value results

Test group (n = 13)

Knee extension angle

123.36 ± 7.62

103.88 ± 7.35^*&

102.26 ± 7.23^*&

Before treatment > after the first treatment > after 4 weeks of treatment

Hip abduction angle

29.67 ± 10.57

13.67 ± 4.92^*a

7.13 ± 4.24^*a

Before treatment > after the first treatment > after 4 weeks of treatment

Knee joint offset angle

16.92 ± 10.51

7.78 ± 3.60^*a

5.38 ± 3.13^*a

Before treatment > after the first treatment > after 4 weeks of treatment

Control group (n = 13)

Knee Extension

125.69 ± 4.89

105.15 ± 4.23^*a

99.85 ± 6.26^*a

Before treatment > after the first treatment > after 4 weeks of treatment

Hip abduction angle

40.21 ± 15.06

13.53 ± 6.25^*a

8.47 ± 3.01^*a

Before treatment > after the first treatment > after 4 weeks of treatment

Knee joint offset angle

12.66 ± 4.72

6.12 ± 2.76^*&

5.43 ± 2.89^*&

Before treatment > after the first treatment > after 4 weeks of treatment