Table 5.
Flexibility and balance values in the exercise and control group pre and post training (mean ± SD).
| Variables | Group | Pre Training | Post Training | Mean % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexibility—Sit-and-reach test (cm) | EG GG |
24.61 ± 6.43 24.67 ± 6.35 |
27.86 ± 6.36 *,# 24.00 ± 6.38 |
+12.2 † −2.7 |
| Static balance—Right leg (s) | EG CG |
56.92 ± 40.28 56.91 ± 40.16 |
108.82 ± 55.64 *,# 56.18 ± 39.93 |
+51.1 † −1.3 |
| Static balance—Left leg (s) | EG CG |
48.73 ± 39.80 47.77 ± 39.62 |
101.73 ± 59.34 *,# 48.78 ± 39.30 |
+50.4 † +2.1 |
| Dynamic balance—TUG test (s) | EG CG |
4.90 ± 0.47 4.90 ± 0.46 |
4.44 ± 0.37 *,# 4.91 ± 0.47 |
−10.3 † +0.2 |
where * p < 0.001 statistically significant difference before and after the intervention program in the EG, # p < 0.01 statistically significant difference between the EG and the CG in the post-training measurement, and † p < 0.001 statistically significant difference between the EG and the CG in the percent change. CG: control group; EG: exercise group; TUG test: timed up-and-go test.