Table 1.
Outcomes in potentially sarcopenic patients (group 1) and healthy controls (group 2).
| Group 1 (n = 18) | Group 2 (n = 15) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 75.55 ± 8.54 | 30.27 ± 4.45 | <0.05 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.71 ± 3.90 | 23.73 ± 3.07 | <0.05 |
| TA thickness (mm) | 19.49 ± 4.91 | 28.94 ± 3.63 | <0.05 |
| TA stiffness (Kpa) | 32.21 ± 12.32 | 27.07 ± 8.04 | <0.05 |
| HGS (kg) | 21.22 ± 13.47 | 48.47 ± 13.32 | <0.05 |
| SarQoL | 53.78 ±14.92 | 99.34 ± 1.02 | <0.05 |
Values are expressed as means ± standard deviations. Statistical analysis was performed through ANOVA test. Abbreviations: SarQoL: Sarcopenia Quality-of-Life questionnaire; HGS: Hand Grip Strength; TA: Tibialis Anterior muscle.