Skip to main content

Table 3 Physical fitness between older adults with different cognitive function level

From: Association of physical fitness with cognitive function in the community-dwelling older adults

 

MMSE scores < 27 (n = 25)

MMSE scores ≥ 27 (n = 82)

Grip strength (kg)

24.5 ± 3.4

26.8 ± 2.1*

5-repetition sit-to-stand (s)

8.4 ± 1.6

7.3 ± 0.7*

Timed up and go (s)

6.8 ± 2.5

6.0 ± 2.1*

Sit and reach (cm)

8.0 ± 7.3

8.7 ± 9.2

One-leg balance with eye open (s)

4.8 ± 5.8

6.7 ± 4.3

6-min walk (m)

423.2 ± 53.7

463.2 ± 33.9*

  1. *Represent significant differences between older adults with MMSE scores < 27 and MMSE scores ≥ 27