Clinical characteristics of patients with impaired and preserved static balance expressed as mean (SD) or median (25th, 75th centiles)
| Impaired balance (n = 42) | Completed Tandem stand (n = 132) | Mean difference (95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 74 (9) | 69 (9) | 5.1 (2 to 8) | 0.002 |
| FEV1 (% predicted) | 55 (39, 77) | 48 (30,61) | 9 (4) | 0.02 |
| ISW (metres) | 166 (109) | 252 (127) | -90 (-130 to -40) | 0.0001 |
| CAT | 20.3 (7.7) | 20.4 (7.4) | -0.1 (-2.7 to 2.5) | 0.95 |
| Peak QMVC (kg) | 21.8 (8.9) | 25.3 (9.0) | -4.7 (-8.5 to -0.9) | 0.02 |
| 4MGS (m/s) | 0.81 (0.2) | 0.98 (0.2) | 0.17 (0.1 to 0.04) | <0.0001 |
| Activity in >3METS (minutes) | 110 (40, 344) | 285 (104, 567) | 14 (-272 to 301) | 0.92 |
| Number reporting falls in 12 months | 8 | 12 | - | 0.10 |