Table 1 Description in mean (±SD) of all patients and the 2 subgroups (fallers and non-fallers) recruited for the hip abduction test in standing position
Variables | All (N = 32) | Fallers (N = 16) | Non-fallers (N = 16) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 83.03 ± 7.78 | 86.94 ± 6.23 | 79.12 ± 7.33 |
Sex (%) | Men: 34% / Women: 66% | Men: 44% / Women: 56% | Men: 25% / women: 75% |
Weight (kg) | 63.88 ± 12.47 | 59.93 ± 11.87 | 67.83 ± 12.13 |
Height (m) | 1.64 ± 0.08 | 1.62 ± 0.08 | 1.66 ± 0.07 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 23.62 ± 3.78 | 22.61 ± 3.65 | 24.62 ± 3.74 |
Leg dominance (%) | Left: 6% / Right: 94% | Left: 6% / Right: 94% | Left: 6% / Right: 94% |
Number of falls (last 12 months) | N/A | 3.25 ± 1.61 | N/A |
Walking aid (%) | Yes: 31% / No:69% | Yes: 56% / No: 44% | Yes: 6% / No: 94% |
TUG (s) | 15.90 ± 9.99 | 22.46 ± 10.33 | 9.34 ± 2.70 |
SPPB (score /12) | 8.59 ± 3.50 | 5.88 ± 2.68 | 11.31 ± 1.54 |
MMSE (score /30) | 27.06 ± 3.17 | 25.31 ± 3.40 | 28.81 ± 1.64 |