Effects of Tai Chi versus Proprioception Exercise Program on Neuromuscular Function of the Ankle in Elderly People: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Table 1
Baseline values for the 3 groups.
Variable
TC ()
PE ()
Control group ()
Men/female
7/8
4/6
7/10
0.932*
Age (y)
0.663#
Body weight (kg)
0.252#
Height (cm)
0.528#
JPS test (°)
Left ankle
0.431#
Right ankle
0.785#
PT (Nm): concentric, 30°/s
Left plantar flexion
0.934#
Right plantar flexion
0.729#
Left dorsiflexion
0.975#
Right dorsiflexion
0.630#
PT/weight (Nm/kg): concentric, 30°/s
Left plantar flexion
0.978#
Right plantar flexion
0.534#
Left dorsiflexion
0.782#
Right dorsiflexion
0.467#
Data reported as mean ± SD.
*Chi-square test.
#One-way analysis of variance. TC: tai chi; PE: proprioception exercise; JPS: joint position sense; PT: peak torque.