Table 3 Between-group Comparisons Based on Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (the Pre-test Phase as the Covariate)
Variable | group | Type III Sum of Squares | Degrees of freedom | Average squares | F | P | Eta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FHD | Post-test | 34.878 | 1 | 34.878 | 9.824 | .005* | .309 |
Follow up | 14.866 | 1 | 14.866 | 4.012 | .058 | .154 | |
Kyphosis | Post-test | 7.008 | 1 | 7.008 | 3.278 | .084 | .130 |
Follow up | 7.001 | 1 | 7.001 | 1.832 | .190 | .077 | |
Functional balance | Post-test | 8.425 | 1 | 8.425 | 7.521 | .012* | .255 |
Follow up | 5.920 | 1 | 5.920 | 6.378 | .019* | .225 | |
Functional reach | Post-test | 71.575 | 1 | 71.575 | 13.719 | .001* | .384 |
Follow up | 81.527 | 1 | 81.527 | 12.712 | .002* | .366 | |
Rotate 180 degrees | Post-test | 1.785 | 1 | 1.785 | 5.164 | .033* | .190 |
Follow up | 1.012 | 1 | 1.012 | 7.109 | .014* | .244 | |
Fear of falling | Post-test | 92.163 | 1 | 92.163 | 42.352 | .001* | .658 |
Follow up | 47.065 | 1 | 47.065 | 23.025 | .001* | .511 |