Table 2.
Comparison of reaction time at baseline and 12-week follow-up among the two groups (mean ± standard deviations).
| Outcome variable | Tai Chi group (n = 27) | Control group (n = 29) |
|---|---|---|
| Rectus femoris | ||
| Baseline | 142.75 ± 8.41 | 141.03 ± 7.00 |
| After 12-week intervention | 143.47 ± 7.17 | 126.25 ± 7.58ab |
| Semitendinosus | ||
| Baseline | 138.07 ± 5.56 | 137.36 ± 7.19 |
| After 12-week intervention | 137.14 ± 4.17 | 127.10 ± 7.54ab |
| Gastrocnemius | ||
| Baseline | 151.04 ± 6.55 | 150.28 ± 5.87 |
| After 12-week intervention | 152.30 ± 5.73 | 137.36 ± 6.26ab |
| Anterior tibialis | ||
| Baseline | 135.40 ± 6.34 | 134.17 ± 5.52 |
| After 12-week intervention | 136.64 ± 6.28 | 121.28 ± 5.81ab |
aDenotes a difference significant at p < 0.05 when compared with pretest values; bdenotes a difference significant at p < 0.05 when compared with the control group.