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Table 2 Measurement sites

From: The effects of toe grip training on physical performance and cognitive function of nursing home residents

Site

Measurement method

Standing on one leg with eyes open [25]

The participants put their hands on their waist and stood on one leg with eyes open. The participants were performed twice and the highest score was recorded.

Maximum value was 120 s.

10 times sit-to-stand test [26]

This measurement started with standing using a 40-cm chair.

The elapsed time of 10 trials of the sit-to-stand movement was recorded.

Timed up and go [27]

The distance between the edge of the participant’s chair and the distant edge of a mini-cone was 3 m.

The participants were instructed to check the position of the chair before sitting down.

5-m gait speed test [28]

The maximum speed reached by participants.

The time required for the foot to cross the goal line during the swinging phase was recorded.