Table 4

Comparison of gait parameters between groups for data with normal distribution.

ParametersSelf control groupThe differences of groups
Single point cane groupBilateral forearm crutchWalkerP-value
FP-valueFP-valueFP-value
Speed6.2980.023*20.409<0.001*25.263<0.001*<0.001*
Cadence18.1830.001*24.193<0.001*41.118<0.001*<0.001*
Stride length2.6500.1222.4660.1490.0200.1350.889
Left step percentage3.1930.0924.1370.040*0.360.0580.851
Right step percentage3.1070.0962.4810.051*1.1250.1340.304
Distances of 2-MWT (m)2.4370.1375.6610.002*74.968<0.001*<0.001*
  • * Variance analysis, p-values are significant (p<0.0027), benferoni correction p/18. 2-MWT - 2-minute walk test, F - variance ratio test.