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. 2016 Dec 1;11(12):e0166105. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0166105

Table 2. Between group comparisons for postural balance in semi-static conditions with eyes open and eyes closed.

Baianas Group Mean (sd) Control Group Mean (sd)
Eyes open
Medial-lateral RMS (cm) 0.24(0.11) 0.23(0.13)
Medial-lateral amplitude (cm) 1.27(0.52) 1.25(0.65)
Anteroposterior RMS (cm) 0.40(0.15) 0.36(0.13)
Anteroposterior amplitude (cm) 2.19(0.72) 1.93(0.71)
Mean velocity (cm/s) 0.86(0.20) 0.88(0.29)
COP Area (cm2) 1.92(1.48) 1.74(1.41)
Eyes closed
Medial-lateral RMS (cm) 0.25(0.12) 0.49(0.85)*
Medial-lateral amplitude (cm) 1.40(0.56) 0.87(0.90)*
Anteroposterior RMS (cm) 0.45(0.17) 0.68(0.90)*
Anteroposterior amplitude (cm) 2.63(0.97) 1.73(1.69)*
Mean Velocity (cm/s) 1.18(0.35) 0.89(0.65)*
COP Area (cm2) 2.36(1.67) 1.60(1.37)*

*Differences between Baianas and Control groups at p < 0.05.

Abbreviation: RMS. root mean.