Table 2.
Comparisons of sit-to-stand (STS) time, walking time, turning time, and turning steps between pre- and post-tap tests (n = 27)
| Variables | Pre-tap test
(Mean ± SD) |
Post-tap test
(Mean ± SD) |
t | df | p-value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STS time (s) | 5.58 ± 2.99 | 5.06 ± 2.91 | 2.100 | 26 | 0.046 |
| Walking time (s) | 15.49 ± 12.48 | 12.04 ± 6.58 | 2.076 | 26 | 0.048 |
| Turning time (s) | 7.53 ± 4.86 | 6.64 ± 3.66 | 1.934 | 26 | 0.064 |
| Turning step (number) | 8.61 ± 3.11 | 7.59 ± 2.39 | 3.885 | 26 | 0.001 |
*Statistical significant tested by the paired t-test at p < 0.05