Table 4 Within-Group differences for the outcomes of balance, fear of falling and quality of life
Outcomes | Measurement time | Aerobic exercise group (n = 26) | PNF techniques group (n = 26) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean difference | P-Value | Effect Size (95% CI) | Mean difference | P-Value | Effect Size (95% CI) | ||
BBS | After intervention vs. Before intervention | 1.26 | 0.214 | 0.248 (-0.78–3.32) | 2.26 | 0.021 | 0.478 (0.36–4.17) |
FRT | After intervention vs. Before intervention | -1.66 | 0.285 | -0.214 (-4.79 -1.47) | -1.58 | 0.200 | -0.178 (-3.78–1.45) |
TUG | After intervention vs. Before intervention | 0.49 | 0.350 | 0.186 (-0.57–1.56) | -0.60 | 0.256 | -0.226 (-1.67–0.46) |
FES-1 | After intervention vs. Before intervention | 0.00 | 0.259 | 0.308 (-1.08–8.16) | 0.50 | 0.938 | -0.004 (-3.29–3.21) |
WHOQOL-OLD | After intervention vs. Before intervention | -1.57 | 0.332 | -0.193 (-4.86–1.70) | -1.00 | 0.746 | -0.064 (-7.30–5.30) |