Table 4 Comparison of specific tests at pre-training, training and post-training phases

Cadence (steps/min)

95.07 (92.00–99.67)

104.46 (98.00–111.67)

107.45 (102.75–110.05)

0.0695^✝

0.0155*

Walking speed (m/s)

0.739 (0.643–0.844)

0.732 (0.671 –1.009)

0.869 (0.798–1.030)

0.2331

0.0342*

Circumduction of hip joint of paralyzed side (m)

0.0399 (0.0334–0.0509)

0.0321 (0.0316–0.0489)

–

0.4142

–

Stance time ratio of paralyzed and non-paralyzed side (–)

0.992 (0.985–0.997)

0.986 (0.982–0.986)

–

1.00

–