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Participant characteristics
| Group 1 (elderly women) | Group 2 (very elderly women) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 70.4 ± 2.4 | 78.4 ± 2.7 | <0.01 |
| Height (cm) | 152.7 ± 5.6 | 148.4 ± 4.8 | <0.01 |
| Weight (kg) | 50.8 ± 8.5 | 47.9 ± 7.4 | NS |
| Lower-limb length (cm) | 69.5 ± 3.6 | 66.9 ± 2.8 | <0.05 |
All values are presented as mean ± standard deviation, unless otherwise stated
NS not significant
