Table 3 Mean (standard deviation) performance in outcome measures from baseline to post-intervention (3 months) and statistical significance of the change
From: A mixed methods evaluation of yoga as a fall prevention strategy for older people in India
Baseline | 3 months | P value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sit to stand (seconds) | 15.9 ± 4.0 | 13.8 ± 2.1 | 0.002 |
Standing balance (seconds)# | 57 ± 4 | 58 ± 4 | 0.70 |
Gait: | |||
Timed 4-m walk (seconds) | 5.8 ± 1.7 | 5.5 ± 1.8 | 0.2 |
Number of steps in 4 m | 9.0 ± 1.8 | 8.6 ± 1.8 | 0.04 |
Short Falls Efficacy Scale-International | 9.4 ± 2.9 | 8.6 ± 2.9 | 0.02 |
Weight | 63.8 ± 12.4 | 62.1 ± 11.6 | 0.004 |
Systolic blood pressure | 141 ± 23 | 139 ± 21 | 0.5 |
Diastolic blood pressure | 82 ± 13 | 83 ± 12 | 0.5 |