Table 2 Functional Outcomes
From: Peer-led exercise program for ageing adults to improve physical functions - a randomized trial
Control (n = 29) | Intervention (n = 30) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre | Post | Pre | Post | |
Chair stand (reps/30s) | 13.6 ± 2.7 | 14.1 ± 3.5 | 14.1 ± 2.6 | 17.9 ± 4.4*Γ |
Arm curl test (reps/30s) | 17.3 ± 4.1 | 17.4 ± 3.5 | 20.1 ± 5.1Γ | 23.9 ± 4.9*Γ |
Handgrip strength (kg) | 51.4 ± 15.5 | 50.1 ± 17.6 | 51.8 ± 14.9 | 55.3 ± 15.4* |
Back scratch test (cm) | − 5.2 ± 9.7 | −4.7 ± 9.9 | −7.5 ± 9.9 | − 5.7 ± 9.9 |
Timed up and go (s) | 5.3 ± 0.99 | 4.9 ± 1.1* | 5.3 ± 1.2 | 4.7 ± 0.9 * |
6-min walk test (m) | 507 ± 90.3 | 504 ± 79.7 | 476 ± 94.3 | 539 ± 82.5*Γ |
Balance (eyes opened) (s) | 27.9 ± 16.4 | 29.7 ± 15.6 | 26.7 ± 14.4 | 34.7 ± 13.4*Γ |
Balance (eyes closed) (s) | 4.9 ± 3.2 | 4.4 ± 2.9 | 5.0 ± 3.4 | 5.3 ± 3.5 |