Table 3.
The results of the independent sample T-test, which was conducted to determine whether there is a significant difference between the balance motor performance capacity post-test Y Balance Test ANT, PM, PL and composite reach distance mean scores of the experimental and control groups.
| Experimental (n = 20) | Control (n = 22) | t | % | p | d | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anterior reach distance | ||||||
| Right lower extremity | 94.94 ± 11.74 | 82.67 ± 24.23 | 2.053 | 18.37 | 0.047* | −0.644 |
| Left lower extremity | 97.86 ± 24.71 | 79.81 ± 20.19 | 2.601 | 22.62 | 0.013* | −0.799 |
| Posteromedial reach distance | ||||||
| Right lower extremity | 96.51 ± 10.28 | 77.78 ± 29.31 | 2.708 | 24.08 | 0.010* | −0.852 |
| Left lower extremity | 95.37 ± 26.82 | 72.88 ± 26.16 | 2.748 | 30.87 | 0.009* | −0.848 |
| Posterolateral reach distance | ||||||
| Right lower extremity | 97.93 ± 11.39 | 81.95 ± 28.31 | 2.355 | 19.50 | 0.024* | −0.740 |
| Left lower extremity | 96.68 ± 26.04 | 78.65 ± 25.68 | 2.257 | 25.47 | 0.030* | −0.697 |
| Composite reach distance | ||||||
| Right lower extremity | 87.82 ± 30.94 | 78.76 ± 25.21 | 0.814 | 11.50 | 0.049* | −0.321 |
| Left lower extremity | 98.58 ± 21.13 | 75.55 ± 23.36 | 0.337 | 30.48 | 0.002* | −1.033 |
x̄ ± SS, mean-standard deviation; n, number; t, t-test score; %, percentage of difference; d, cohen’s d value.
p < 0.05.