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Table 3 Results of the stepwise multiple regression models with symmetry index of gait quality measures (dependent variable) and modular neuromuscular parameters (independent variable)

From: Relationship between gait quality measures and modular neuromuscular control parameters in chronic post-stroke individuals

Gait Features SI parameters [%] Multiple regression model F-value p-value \({R}^{2}\) \(Adjusted {R}^{2}\)
Spatiotemporal characteristics Step length \({SI}_{SL}=-0.45{VAF}_{AS}+0.54{RF}_{AS}\) 8.26  < 0.01 56.0% 49.2%
Step time
Limb kinematics Leg extension angle \({SI}_{LEA}=0.63{RF}_{AS}\) 9.16  < 0.01 39.6% 35.2%
Limb length \({SI}_{LL}=0.55{VAF}_{AS,3}\) 5.96  < 0.05 29.9% 24.8%
Footpath area \({SI}_{FPA}=0.60{VAF}_{AS,3}\) 7.73  < 0.05 35.6% 31.0%
Joint kinematics (sagittal plane) Hip flex/ex \({SI}_{Hip,FE}=0.70{RF}_{US}\) 14.0  < 0.01 50.0% 46.4%
Knee flex/ex \({SI}_{Knee,FE}=0.64{VAF}_{AS,3}\) 9.91  < 0.01 41.4% 37.3%
Ankle dorsi/plantar
Joint kinematics (other planes) Hip abd/add \({SI}_{Hip,AA}=0.48{VAF}_{US,4}+0.48{VL}_{AS}\) 6.08  < 0.05 48.3% 40.4%
Hip int/ext ro \({SI}_{Hip,IE}=-0.62{TA}_{US}\) 8.93  < 0.01 38.9% 34.6%
  1. SI symmetry index, SL step length, LEA leg extension angle, LL limb length, FPA footpath area, Hip, FE hip flexion/extension, Hip,AA hip abduction/adduction, Hip,IE hip internal/external rotation, Knee,FE knee flexion/extension, VAF variability accounted for, RF rectus femoris, VL vastus lateralis, TA tibialis anterior
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