Table 1.
Subject characteristics displayed in mean ± SD.
| Young adults (n = 10) | Middle-aged adults (n = 10) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 23.6 (2.3) | 49.8 (2.5) | 36.7 (13.6) |
| Laterality index | 86.5 (14.3) | 93.0 (10.9) | 89.8 (12.8) |
| RMT (% max stimulator output) | 55.1 (6.6) | 59.5 (8.5) | 57.5 (7.9) |
| Muscle stimulation (mA) | 36.2 (9.9) | 38.7 (9.1) | 37.6 (9.4) |
| Nerve stimulation (mA) | 36.1 (9.8) | 41.8 (8.7) | 38.7 (9.1) |
| M-wave (mV) | 24.5 (6.0) | 24.6 (5.7) | 24.5 (5.3) |
| Rest MEPa (mV) | 0.6 (0.4) | 0.7 (0.5) | 0.7 (0.4) |
Age in years, laterality index, RMT in percentage of maximum stimulator output, muscle and nerve stimulation in mA.
a Rest MEP at 100% resting motor threshold.