Research Article

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Nordic Walking Training in Improving the Gait of Persons with Down Syndrome

Table 9

Mean peak values of the angular deviations in the shoulder joint in Group NW before and after the training.

ParameterLimbAngle of movement [°]p
BeforeAfter

Initial positionR-17.76 ± 5.34-21.27 ± 13.280.445
L-16.08 ± 6.92-21.90 ± 12.510.173

MaxR3.97 ± 11.9318.69 ± 18.100.021
L4.96 ± 15.9120.51 ± 16.660.015

MinR-16.31 ± 4.05-20.97 ± 12.340.214
L-14.85 ± 6.84-22.67 ± 9.430.038

L: left; R: right; p: p value.