Table 3.
Unifactorial analysis of the balance variables concerning the falls.
| Overall | Falls Mean (SD) | Mean Difference (95%CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | |||
| Change in kyphosis [degrees] | 0.831 (2.925) | 0.587 (4.774) | -0.24 (-1.24/0.75) | 0.630 |
| Change in Timed Up and Go test (TUG) [sec] | 0.583 (3.042) | 0.333 (3.614) | -0.25 (-0.95/0.45) | 0.482 |
| Change in grip strength right hand [kPA] | -0.035 (0.120) | -0.025 (0.130) | 0.01 (-0.02/0.04) | 0.489 |
| Change in grip strength left hand [kPA] | -0.037 (0.129) | -0.041 (0.154) | 0.00 (-0.03/0.03) | 0.806 |
| Change in Berg Balance Scale (BBS) | 0.080 (0.735) | 0.204 (1.015) | 0.12 (-0.09/0.34) | 0.257 |
| Change in 30 Second Sit to Stand test (30CST) | 0.688 (2.568) | 0.112 (3.549) | -0.58 (-1.33/0.18) | 0.133 |