Table 3.
Endpoint differences between groups in functional ability, sensation, postural control, perceived dizziness and confidence
| Outcome measure | B | 95% CI | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOT composite (score) | 3.095 | 0.797 | 5.393 | 0.01* |
| Monofilament (g) | 0.134 | − 0.158 | 0.426 | 0.36 |
| Biothesiometer (µm) | 0.250 | − 0.139 | 0.639 | 0.20 |
| Number fast eye beats | 0.135 | 0.382 | 0.950 | 0.88 |
| vHIT left (gain) | 0.006 | − 0.025 | 0.037 | 0.71 |
| vHIT right (gain) | 0.002 | − 0.037 | 0.040 | 0.93 |
| 10MWT comfort speed (m/s) | 0.002 | − 0.056 | 0.060 | 0.94 |
| 10MWT fast speed (m/s) | 0.012 | − 0.056 | 0.081 | 0.73 |
| FTSTS (s) | − 0.463 | − 1.184 | 0.258 | 0.20 |
| DHI (score) | − 0.571 | − 4.079 | 2.938 | 0.75 |
| ABC (score) | 1.303 | − 1.318 | 3.924 | 0.33 |
Monofilament; mean values measured on plantar surface of: heel, caput of the first and fifth metatarsal bones, left and right
Significant values are shown in bold
SOT Sensory Organization Test, 10MWT 10 m Walk Test, FTSTS Five Times Sit to Stand Test, DHI The Dizziness Handicap Inventory, ABC Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale, vHIT Video-Head Impulse Test
*Results show MST compared to WT based on univariate general linear models which corrected for base line values, age and gender