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. 2011 Nov 9;2011(11):CD004963. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004963.pub3

Comparison 4. General physical activity (walking) versus control.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Timed Up & Go Test (s): lower values indicate better balance ability 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Totals not selected
2 Single leg stance time eyes open (s): Higher values indicate better balance ability 2 95 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.96 [‐0.30, 4.22]
3 Single leg stance time eyes closed (s): higher values indicate better balance ability 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Totals not selected
4 Self paced gait velocity: higher values indicate better balance ability 3   Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
4.1 Immediately post intervention 3 99 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.67 [‐0.40, 1.74]
4.2 Follow‐up at 3 months post intervention 1 51 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.44 [‐0.12, 1.00]
5 Functional Reach Test (cm): higher values indicate better balance ability 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Totals not selected
6 Tandem stance (s): higher values indicate better balance ability 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Totals not selected
7 Tandem walk over 10 feet (s): lower values indicate better balance ability 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Totals not selected
8 Narrow balance beam post‐pre change scores (m/s): higher values indicate better balance ability 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Totals not selected
8.1 Immediately post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
8.2 Follow‐up at 3 months post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
9 Wide balance beam post‐pre change scores (m/s): higher values indicate better balance ability 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Totals not selected
9.1 Immediately post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
9.2 Follow‐up at 3 months post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
10 AP tilt board post‐pre change score (s): higher values indicate better balance ability 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Totals not selected
10.1 Immediately post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
10.2 Follow‐up at 3 months post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
11 Area during narrow stance eyes closed post‐pre change scores (mm2/s): lower values indicate better balance 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Totals not selected
11.1 Immediately post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
11.2 Follow‐up at 3 months post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
12 Omnidirectional tilt board post‐pre change scores (s): higher values indicate better balance ability 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Totals not selected
12.1 Immediately post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
12.2 Follow‐up at 3 months post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
13 Angular radius narrow stance eyes open post‐pre change scores (mm): lower values indicate better balance 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Totals not selected
13.1 Immediately post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
13.2 Follow‐up at 3 months post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
14 Stability score during static test: higher values indicate better balance ability 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Totals not selected
14.1 Floor, eyes open (immediately post intervention) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
14.2 Floor, eyes closed (immediately post intervention) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
14.3 Foam, eyes open (immediately post intervention) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
14.4 Foam, eyes closed (immediately post intervention) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
15 Area during narrow stance eyes open post‐pre change scores (mm2/s): lower values indicate better balance 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Totals not selected
15.1 Immediately post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
15.2 Follow‐up at 3 months post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
16 Dynamic balance lateral axis (degrees): higher values indicate better balance ability 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Totals not selected
16.1 Average position (degrees) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
16.2 Amplitude (degrees) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
17 Angular radius narrow stance eyes closed post‐pre change scores (mm): lower values indicate better balance 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Totals not selected
17.1 Immediately post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
17.2 Follow‐up at 3 months post intervention 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]