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Table 2 SPPB mean (± standard deviation) differences between baseline and post-intervention data as well as differences in means between ST /PT and controls

From: Residual effects of muscle strength and muscle power training and detraining on physical function in community-dwelling prefrail older adults: a randomized controlled trial

 

Change In SPPB from baseline

ST Vs. control

PT Vs. control

 

ST

PT

Controls

Effect (Beta coefficient)

P Value

CI

Effect (Beta coefficient)

P Value

CI

At 12 Weeks

1.0±1.9*

1.0±1.5*

−0.5±1.9

1.51

0.005

0.44, 2.58

1.61

0.004

0.48, 2.73

At 24 Weeks

0.0±3.5

1.9±2.4

0.3±3.4

0.16

0.87

−1.86, 2.18

1.32

0.20

−0.75, 3.40

At 36 Weeks

−0.2±3.9

1.8±3.0

−0.5±4.1

1.05

0.34

−1.16, 3.25

1.90

0.10

−0.37, 4.17

  1. *= Significantly Different Changes over Time in Comparison to Controls (p<0.05).
  2. SPPB = Short Physical Performance Battery; ST = Strength Training; PT = Power Training.
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