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.