Table 1 Baseline characteristics of participants
From: Robot-assisted exercise improves gait and physical function in older adults: a usability study
Characteristics | All (n = 32) | SPPB 8–10 (n = 18) | SPPB 11–12 (n = 14) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years | 79.78 (3.28) | 81.78 (2.37) | 77.21 (2.39) |
Sex (male/female) | 10 / 22 | 7 / 11 | 3 / 11 |
Height, cm | 157.96 (7.52) | 158.71 (8.28) | 156.99 (6.58) |
Weight, kg | 61.20 (8.52) | 63.77 (8.94) | 57.89 (6.89) |
Body mass index, kg/m2 | 24.46 (2.17) | 25.23 (1.99) | 23.46 (2.03) |
Short physical performance battery (0–12) | 10.41 (1.36) | 9.39 (0.85) | 11.71 (0.47)** |
10-m walk test, m/s | 1.30 (0.09) | 1.23 (0.17) | 1.41 (0.74)** |
Timed up-and-go test, sec | 9.16 (1.65) | 10.02 (1.67) | 8.06 (0.74)** |
6-min walk test, m | 400.43 (58.89) | 372.78 (46.64) | 435.96 (54.82)** |
Berg balance scale (0–56) | 47.43 (4.28) | 45.00 (4.00) | 50.43 (2.21)** |
Four-square step test, sec | 9.56 (1.96) | 10.26 (2.37) | 8.68 (0.58)* |
Geriatric depression scale-short form (0–15) | 2.66 (2.19) | 3.50 (2.38) | 1.57 (1.34)* |