Table 1.
Comparison of characteristics and physical performance tests between non-fallers and fallers at baseline
| Total (n = 42) | Non-fallers (n = 31) | Fallers (n = 11) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years |
75.6 ± 6.3 |
75.2 ± 6.5 |
76.8 ± 5.9 |
0.462 |
| Female, n (%) |
18 (42.9) |
12 (38.7) |
6 (54.4) |
0.362 |
| History of falling in the past year, n (%) |
13 (31.0) |
6 (19.4) |
7 (63.6) |
0.006 |
| Knee-extension strength, Nm |
60.5 ± 26.8 |
63.4 ± 23.3 |
52.3 ± 34.7 |
0.242 |
| One-legged standing time, sec |
32.3 ± 24.2 |
38.9 ± 22.3 |
13.8 ± 19.7 |
0.002 |
| Walking speed, m/m |
66.7 ± 12.6 |
70.0 ± 11.8 |
57.5 ± 10.4 |
0.004 |
| Mini-mental state examination, score | 26.3 ± 2.7 | 26.6 ± 2.0 | 25.5 ± 3.9 | 0.112 |