Table 1.
Demographic and baseline characteristics of participants in each group (n=42)
| Variable | WBV (n=11) | MT (n=12) | WBV+MT (n=10) | Control (n=9) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 66.58±5.80 | 69.20±3.88 | 67.80±5.88 | 68.90±7.48 | 0.720 |
| Height (cm) | 170.90±4.90 | 166.60±6.88 | 164.90±4.97 | 170.20±5.02 | 0.120 |
| Body weight (kg) | 80.45±10.97 | 72.07±6.00 | 72.88±8.11 | 78.86±8.61 | 0.076 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.45±2.64 | 26.17±3.81 | 26.79±2.69 | 27.25±2.89 | 0.771 |
Values are presented as the mean±standard deviation. All values are in physiological range and are not significantly different from each other.
WBV, whole body vibration; MT, mental training; BMI, body mass index.