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Table 6 Correlations between Δ toe grip strength and Δ cognitive and physical function

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

 

Δ toe grip strength

Correlation coefficient

p value (two-tailed)

Δ MMSE

0.415

0.013

Δ Fall Risk Index

− 0.272

0.114

Δ TS (left foot)

0.102

0.562

Δ TS (right foot)

0.120

0.491

Δ one-leg standing with eyes open

− 0.226

0.193

Δ SS-10

− 0.300

0.079

Δ TUG

− 0.013

0.940

Δ 5-m gait speed

0.177

0.309

  1. The single correlation analysis used in Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient
  2. MMSE Mini-Mental State Examination, TS toe grip strength test, SS-10 10 times sit-to-stand test, TUG timed up and go
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Journal of Physiological Anthropology

ISSN: 1880-6805

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