Table 3

Factor analysis and internal consistency analysis

ItemsFactor analysisInternal consistency analysis
 Factor loadingsItem-rest correlationsCronbach's α
MTSS score0.58
 Item 1Current sporting activities0.400.3
 Item 2Pain while performing sporting activities0.520.4
 Item 3Pain while walking0.640.4
 Item 4Pain at rest0.480.3
  • Factor analysis and internal consistency analysis of definitive items in the MTSS score.

  • MTSS, medial tibial stress syndrome.