Table 2.
Comparison of gait variables between fallers and non-fallers
| Variables | Fallers n = 16 | Non-fallers n = 57 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking speed, m/s |
0.63 ± 0.27 |
0.98 ± 0.34 |
< 0.001 |
| Upper trunk |
|
|
|
| HR-VT |
1.84 ± 0.63 |
2.71 ± 0.87 |
< 0.001 |
| HR-ML |
2.16 ± 1.02 |
2.44 ± 0.93 |
0.308 |
| HR-AP |
1.69 ± 0.92 |
2.56 ± 1.11 |
0.005 |
| Lower trunk |
|
|
|
| HR-VT |
2.07 ± 0.64 |
2.69 ± 0.93 |
0.013 |
| HR-ML |
1.49 ± 0.35 |
1.89 ± 0.73 |
0.035 |
| HR-AP | 2.00 ± 0.90 | 2.67 ± 0.99 | 0.018 |
Values are means ± standard deviation. P values were calculated using independent t-tests. HR: harmonic ratio; VT: vertical; ML: mediolateral; AP: anteroposterior.