Table 3.
Correlations between change in MTP and change in FAS and BMI.
| Males | Correlation coefficient | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| Δ FAS | −0.187 | 0.24 |
| Δ 10-m walk time (s) | 0.343 | <0.05 |
| Δ Functional reach (cm) | −0.102 | 0.52 |
| Δ One-leg standing time with eyes open (s) | −0.045 | 0.78 |
| Δ Vertical jump height (cm) | −0.209 | 0.18 |
| Δ Grip strength (kg) | 0.017 | 0.91 |
| Δ BMI | 0.22 | 0.16 |
| Females | ||
| Δ FAS | −0.009 | 0.94 |
| Δ 10-m walk time (s) | 0.025 | 0.84 |
| Δ Functional reach (cm) | 0.021 | 0.86 |
| Δ One-leg standing time with eyes open (s) | −0.011 | 0.93 |
| Δ Vertical jump height (cm) | 0.074 | 0.55 |
| Δ Grip strength (kg) | 0.014 | 0.91 |
| Δ BMI | 0.072 | 0.56 |
Pearson's correlation coefficient was used for analysis. Δ indicates the change from baseline to follow-up. MTP: tongue pressure, FAS: fitness age score, BMI: body mass index.