From: Physiotherapy for poliomyelitis: a descriptive study in the Republic of Congo
Limb | 1 muscle strength evaluation, n (%) | ≥2 muscle strength evaluations, n (%) | p-value (Pearson) |
---|---|---|---|
Left Arm* | |||
MRC score <3 | 8 (18) | 36 (67) | 0.003 |
MRC score ≥3 | 36 (82) | 45 (33) | |
Right Arm | |||
MRC score <3 | 6 (13) | 36 (44) | 0.001 |
MRC score ≥3 | 39 (87) | 45 (55) | |
Left Leg | |||
MRC score <3 | 18 (40) | 51(63) | 0.013 |
MRC score ≥3 | 27 (60) | 30 (37) | |
Right Leg | |||
MRC score <3 | 14(31) | 57 (70) | 0.001 |
MRC score ≥3 | 31 (69) | 24 (30) |