Table 2 Descriptive analysis of the cognitive and motor variables
Parameter | Value [mean ± SD or n (%)] (n = 70) |
|---|---|
MoCA (total) (mean ± SD) | 23.51 ± 3.55 |
MoCA level (%) | |
 Normal (26–30) | 19 (27.1) |
 Mild CI (18–25) | 47 (67.1) |
 Moderate CI (10–17) | 4 (5.7) |
MoCA domains (%) | |
 Executive functions | 74 |
 Visuospatial skills | 71.4 |
 Memory | 84.3 |
 Attention | 65.7 |
 Language | 26 |
Strength of upper extremities | |
 Handgrip strength of dominant hand (kg) (mean ± SD) | 23.41 ± 6.65 |
 Handgrip strength of non-dominant hand (kg) (mean ± SD) | 22.74 ± 7.44 |
Strength of lower extremities | |
 Rt-knee extensors (quadriceps) strength (kg) (mean ± SD) | 26.91 ± 8.52 |
 Lt-knee extensors (quadriceps) strength (kg) (mean ± SD) | 26.24 ± 8.22 |
Motor coordination of upper extremities | |
 Supination/pronation of dominant hand (sec) (mean ± SD) | 06.93 ± 01.74 |
 Supination/pronation of non-dominant hand (sec) (mean ± SD) | 07.11 ± 01.75 |
Motor coordination of lower extremities | |
 Rt-heel-to-knee (sec) (mean ± SD) | 17.15 ± 06.66 |
 Lt-heel-to-knee (sec) (mean ± SD) | 15.49 ± 05.89 |
POMA-B total score (mean ± SD) | 13.00 ± 3.67 |
POMA-G total score (mean ± SD) | 8.76 ± 3.26 |
Overall POMA score (mean ± SD) | 21.81 ± 6.66 |
Low fall risk [n (%)] | 40 (57.1) |
Moderate fall risk [n (%)] | 11 (15.7) |
High fall risk [n (%)] | 19 (27.1) |