Table 4:Between-group comparison for changes in kinematic parameters.
| Stretching group (n = 10) | Control group (n = 10) | p value | Effect size (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip extension peak angle | 0.27 ± 1.24° | 0.05 ± 0.75° | 0.65 | 0.21 (-0.24 to 0.66) |
| Pelvic anterior tilt peak angle | -0.06 ± 1.19° | -0.03 ± 0.46° | 0.94 | 0.03 (-0.36 to 0.43) |
| Pelvic rotation peak angle | 0.25 ± 1.31° | 0.01 ± 1.82° | 0.75 | -0.15 (-0.84 to 0.55) |
| Lumbar extension peak angle | -0.20 ± 1.77° | 0.27 ± 1.27° | 0.53 | 0.29 (-0.38 to 0.97) |
| Lumbar rotation peak angle | 0.78 ± 0.88° | -0.03 ± 0.90° | 0.07 | -0.87 (-1.26 to -0.48)* |
| Step length (cm) | 1.0 ± 2.9 | 1.8 ± 4.0 | 0.62 | -0.22 (-1.75 to 1.31) |
*95% CI did not include the value of zero.