Table 4.
Differences between groups with risk of falls and controls for reliable variables (r≥0.9)
| Measurement | Direction | Sensor | Module | Condition | Correlation coefficient | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velocity (m/s)* | AP | VR | Baseline | Feet together, eyes closed | 0.91 | 0.04 |
| Velocity (m/s) | ML | FP | Balance | Seated | 0.9 | 0.11 |
| Area (m2) | FP | Baseline | Feet together, eyes open | 0.97 | 0.64 | |
| Mean displacement (m) | ML | VR | Seated | Seated | 0.9 | 0.73 |
| Area (m2) | FP | Baseline | Feet together, eyes closed | 0.98 | 0.74 |
Note:
*
P<0.05.
Abbreviations: AP, anteroposterior; ML, mediolateral; VR, virtual reality (measurement from headset-position system); FP, force plate (measurement from same).