Retraining walking over ground in a powered exoskeleton after spinal cord injury: a prospective cohort study to examine functional gains and neuroplasticity

Table 3 Comparison of measures immediately after training and follow-up

Measure	End training (mean ± 1SD)	Follow-up (mean ± 1SD)	N	P-value
10MWT (m/s)	0.43 ± 0.11	0.42 ± 0.10	8^a	0.13
6MWT (m)	146.3 ± 35.3	143.1 ± 33.9	9	0.34
Limits of stability (cm)	21.4 ± 12.6	21.2 ± 15.3	7!	0.89
Sway speed (cm/s)	1.96 ± 1.45	1.64 ± 0.72	7!	0.64

All comparisons were made with Paired t-tests. SD: Standard deviation; N: Sample size; 10MWT: 10-Meter Walk Test; 6MWT: 6-Minute Walk Test. ^aOne participant did not perform the 10MWT at follow-up because of back pain. !One participant could not sit unsupported, another did not have a measure for the end of training because of an unrelated injury

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