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Table 3 Summary of asymmetry and metabolic rate

From: Self-selected step length asymmetry is not explained by energy cost minimization in individuals with chronic stroke

Participants with chronic stroke

Asymmetry condition

Normalized asymmetry (mean ± SD)

Percent change in metabolic rate (mean ± SD) (%)

Zero

0.4 ± 0.2

4.7 ± 14.1

Baseline

1.0 ± 0.2

4.6 ± 15.6

Exaggerated

1.5 ± 0.3

6.8 ± 16.3

Unimpaired participants

Asymmetry condition

Asymmetry (mean ± SD) (%)

Percent change in metabolic rate (mean ± SD) (%)

−12%

−11.1 ± 0.7

14.4 ± 12.6

−6%

−5.5 ± 0.7

8.7 ± 12.6

0%

− 0.0 ± 0.3

2.7 ± 6.3

6%

5.7 ± 0.9

8.7 ± 7.2

12%

11.1 ± 0.5

14.3 ± 10.5