Parameter | n | WBV | n | Control | p-value |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex | |||||
Women | 31 | 20 (64.5) | 31 | 27 (87.1) | .04 |
Age (years) | 31 | 82.2 ± 9.02 | 31 | 84.2 ± 6.83 | .31 |
Height (cm) | 31 | 163 (159–175) | 31 | 162 (158–166) | .20 |
Weight (kg) | 31 | 68.8 ± 14.1 | 31 | 58.9 ± 12.6 | <.01 |
Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 31 | 25.2 ± 4.13 | 31 | 22.5 ± 3.91 | .01 |
Glasses | |||||
Yes | 31 | 24 (77.4) | 31 | 26 (83.9) | .52 |
Walking assistance | |||||
Yes | 31 | 17 (54.8) | 31 | 12 (38.7) | .20 |
Physiotherapy | |||||
Yes | 31 | 13 (41.9) | 31 | 8 (25.8) | .18 |
Medication (number) | 31 | 8.58 ± 3.41 | 30 | 8.90 (4.01) | .74 |
Medication | |||||
>4 | 31 | 30 (96.8) | 30 | 27 (90.0) | .29 |
Comorbidities (number) | 31 | 3.00 (2.00-5.00) | 31 | 3.00 (2.00-4.00) | .42 |
Mini-Mental State Examination (score /30) | 30 | 26.0 (19.0-28.0) | 29 | 23.0 (15.0-27.0) | .04 |
History of falls within 6 months | |||||
Yes | 31 | 11 (35.5) | 31 | 10 (32.3) | .79 |
History of fractures | |||||
Yes | 31 | 7 (22.6) | 31 | 6 (19.4) | .75 |