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Table 2 Mean differences between the dominant and non-dominant group

From: How limb dominance influences limb symmetry in ACL patients: effects on functional performance

Limb Symmetry Index

Dominant

Non-dominant

Statistics

(p-value)

Knee extensor strength [%]

90.72 (± 12.65)

85.34 (± 12.25)

p = 0.030*

Knee flexor strength [%]

90.29 (± 12.37)

89.90 (± 10.89)

p = 0.790

Drop Jump [%]

94.52 (± 11.44)

88.96 (± 11.88)

p = 0.094

Single Leg Hop for Distance [%]

94.55 (± 7.92)

93.58 (± 9.19)

p = 0.988

6 m timed Hop [%]

94.55 (± 7.92)

93.58 (± 9.19)

p = 0.147

  1. Limb symmetry indices of maximal isokinetic knee joint extensor and flexor torques [%], DJ [%], SHD [%] and 6MTH [%] are illustrated as means ± standard deviations (m ± SD).
  2. *indicates a significant main effect of limb dominance