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Table 2 Intra-individual differences and inter-individual variability of gait parameters.

From: Three-dimensional kinematic analysis of the pectoral girdle during upside-down locomotion of two-toed sloths (Choloepus didactylus, Linné 1758)

 

Individual 1

(mean ± s.d.)

Individual 2

(mean ± s.d.)

Comparison of intra-individual variability (p-value*)

Both individuals pooled

(mean ± s.d.)

Stride length (in cm)

57.4 ± 4.8 (n = 18)

60.4 ± 4.9 (n = 14)

0.098 n.s.

58.9 ± 5.0 (n = 32)

Forelimb swing phase duration (in sec)

0.81 ± 0.1 (n = 18)

0.88 ± 0.3 (n = 14)

0.316 n.s.

0.84 ± 0.2 (n = 32)

Forelimb contact phase duration (in sec)

1.47 ± 0.2 (n = 18)

1.52 ± 0.2 (n = 14)

0.541 n.s.

1.50 ± 0.2 (n = 32)

Scapula touch down angle (in degree)

43.7 ± 5.5 (n = 10)

40.4 ± 4.9 (n = 10)

0.174 n.s.

42.0 ± 5.3 (n = 20)

  1. *: significant differences when p ≤ 0.05, n.s.: not significant.
  2. The Student's t-test for independent samples was used to test for significant differences in intra-individual variability of gait parameters.