The Effects of the Task Balance Training Program on the Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels, Cognitive Function, and Postural Balance in Old People
Table 2
Participants’ characteristics.
Baseline characteristics
Value
Treatment ()
Control ()
Age (years old)
68.09 (±3.00)
67.32 (±2.28)
Younger old people (60-69)
20 (62.5)
26 (76.5)
Older old people (≥70)
12 (37.5)
8 (23.5)
Sex
Male
13 (40.6)
11 (32.4)
Female
19 (59.4)
23 (67.6)
GDNF level (ng/mL)
0.90 (±0.31)
1.24 (±0.42)
Cognitive function (MoCA)
18.03 (±3.16)
19.09 (±2.71)
Postural balance (TUG)
21.97 (±4.03)
19.32 (±3.98)
Postural balance (POMA)
21.91 (±2.73)
22.59 (±3.09)
Values are presented as number (%) or . GDNF: glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor; MoCA: Montreal cognitive assessment; TUG: timed up and go; POMA: performance-oriented mobility assessment.
