Table 7 Effect of age on dynamic balance in the less active and more active groups
From: Effect of age and physical activity level on functional fitness in older adults
PAL and age | Dynamic balance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Poor n (%) | Good n (%) | Total n (%) | |
Less active | |||
Elderly | 36 (56.3) | 28 (43.8) | 64 (100.0) |
Young elderly | 28 (37.8) | 46 (62.2) | 74 (100.0) |
OR = 2.11 (1.01 < OR < 4.43), χ 2Yates = 3.97, p = 0.046* | |||
More active | |||
Elderly | 21 (50.0) | 21 (50.0) | 42 (100.0) |
Young elderly | 11 (22.4) | 38 (77.6) | 49 (100.0) |
OR = 3.45 (1.28 < OR < 9.47), χ 2Yates = 6.37, p = 0.01* | |||
Total OR = 2.51; MH weighted OR = 2.53, GA = 1.42 < MHOR < 4.53; χ 2MH = 10.56, p = 0.00* | |||