Table 4.
ITT analysis of the effects of Tai Chi on HR and BP.
| Parameters | TG, n = 19 | CG, n = 17 | t values | P values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before intervention | ||||
| HR, times/min | 76.74 ± 6.81 | 77.06 ± 8.22 | −0.128 | 0.899 |
| SBP, mmHg | 127.95 ± 18.00 | 136.29 ± 16.69 | −1.437 | 0.160 |
| DBP, mmHg | 71.1 ± 12.28 | 76.71 ± 12.00 | −1.381 | 0.176 |
| After intervention | ||||
| HR, times/min | 72.42 ± 7.14 | 80.71 ± 8.53 | −3.171 | 0.003∗∗ |
| SBP, mmHg | 126.32 ± 11.63 | 139.06 ± 13.91 | −2.933 | 0.005∗∗ |
| DBP, mmHg | 70.58 ± 13.40 | 79.94 ± 11.59 | −2.229 | 0.032∗ |
Note. ∗ P < 0.05 versus the CG group and ∗∗P < 0.01 versus the CG group.