Table 1. Mean values of the characteristics of the stroke patients and healthy elderly.
| Parameters | Mean values | |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy (n=41) | Stroke (n=43) | |
| Age (yrs) | 61.6 ±5.2 | 60.4±5.5 |
| Gender (M/F) | 5 / 36 | 31 / 12* |
| Paretic side (R/L) | NA | 23/20 |
| Non-dominant side (R/L) | 3/38 | NA |
| Height (cm) | 156.0±7.4 | 160.7±6.6* |
| Weight (kg) | 59.0±9.1 | 65.9±8.6* |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 24.3±3.5 | 25.5±2.6 |
Values are mean ± SD. R: right; L: left. *Indicates a difference significant at the 5% level of confidence between healthy elderly and subjects with stroke.