Table 3.
Anchor-based Estimates of Meaningful Improvement
| Leg-extensor Power; 40% (%) | Leg-extensor Power; 70% (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimal improvement | ||
| Going up and down a flight of stairs inside, using a handrail (n = 22) | 6.7 | 14.3 |
| Walking a mile, taking rests as necessary (n = 24) | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Running a short distance, such as to catch a bus (n = 21) | −0.3 | −7.4 |
| Stepping on and off the bus (n = 24) | 16.8 | 23.3 |
| Mean | 7.7 | 9.3 |
| Substantial improvement | ||
| Going up and down a flight of stairs inside, using a handrail (n = 6) | 9.8 | 17.9 |
| Walking a mile, taking rests as necessary (n = 5) | 16.5 | 10.9 |
| Running a short distance, such as to catch a bus (n = 10) | 7.3 | 11.2 |
| Stepping on and off the bus (n = 7) | 7.0 | 13.2 |
| Mean | 10.1 | 13.3 |