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Table 3 Paired comparisons relevant to known groups validity of the pendulum test

From: Reliability and validity of pendulum test measures of spasticity obtained with the Polhemus tracking system from patients with chronic stroke

Measures

Affected

Mean (SD)

Unaffected

Mean (SD)

Wilcoxon Test

   

Z

(p)

First Reversal-No Weight (degrees)

54.7 (25.4)

99.4 (12.8)

-2.383

(.017)

First Reversal-Weight (degrees)

70.5 (30.9)

109.9 (9.5)

-2.383

(.017)

Area Under Curve-No Weight (degrees*seconds)

24.0 (14.3)

45.4 (23.7)

-2.100

(.036)

Area Under Curve-Weight (degrees*seconds)

37.1 (26.0)

73.2 (46.5)

-1.960

(.050)

Velocity to First Reversal-No Weight (degrees/second)

164.5 (56.5)

240.1 (27.5)

-2.240

(.025)

Velocity to First Reversal-Weight (degrees/second)

173.4 (54.7)

233.6 (27.1)

-1.960

(.050)