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Comparisons of the demographics and fall history in means ± SD between feet-forward and split slip groups. Independent t-test and chi-square test were used.
| Feet-forward (n=105) | Split (n=90) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 72.2 ± 5.4 | 72.4 ± 5.3 | >0.05 a |
| Male (%) | 36 | 24 | >0.05 b |
| Body mass (kg) | 72.0 ± 14.0 | 79.7 ± 13.0 | <0.001 a |
| Body height (cm) | 166 ± 9 | 164 ± 13 | >0.05 a |
| BMI (kg m−2) | 26.1 ± 4.7 | 29.4 ± 4.9 | <0.001 a |
| Fall history (%) | 35 | 33 | >0.05 b |
independent t-test
chi-square test
