From: Effect of dance on multi-muscle synergies in older adults: a cross-sectional study
Variable | Control group (n = 8) | Dance group (n = 8) |
---|---|---|
Age, yr | 61.9 ± 2.9 | 62.8 ± 2.6 |
Sex, f/m | 4/4 | 4/4 |
Height, cm | 164.9 ± 7.7 | 165.9 ± 8.2 |
Weight, kg | 66.4 ± 6.4 | 66.9 ± 7.8 |
Physical activity | ||
Frequency, d/w | 5.3 ± 1.8 | 5.3 ± 1.2 |
Intensity | 3.8 ± 1.0 | 3.8 ± 0.8 |
Time of activity, h/w | 8.6 ± 2.4 | 8.3 ± 1.4 |
Type | Walking | Dancing |
Mini mental state examination | 28.9 ± 0.8 | 29.0 ± 0.9 |
0 falls in the past 12 months, n | 8 | 8 |