Table 1 Anthropometric, fall risk, fall history, health and medical characteristics of young and older participants.
From: Validity and reliability of the Swaymeter device for measuring postural sway
Mean (SD) | Old (n = 29) | Young (n = 11) |
|---|---|---|
Height (cm) | 164.4 (9.9) | 170.9 (6.7) |
Weight (Kg) | 72.5 (9.9) | 66.3 (14.9) |
Physiological Profile Assessment (PPA) falls risk score | 0.60 (1.06) | - |
Short-form 36 general health score (range 0 - 100) | 70.4 (16.9) | - |
Mini Mental Status Examination score (range 0 - 30) | 27.8 (1.7) | - |
Number (%) | Â | Â |
Female gender | 14 (48.3) | 6 (54.5) |
One or more falls in previous year | 7 (24.1) | - |
Two or more medical conditions* | 24 (82.8) | - |
Four or more medications | 18 (62.1) | - |