Research Article

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 3

Comparison of GDNF levels, cognitive function, postural balance (TUG), and postural balance (POMA) between before and after intervention.

VariableGroupPrePost value

GDNF levels (ng/mL)Treatment0.001
Control0.815
Cognitive function (MoCA)Treatment0.001
Control0.697
Postural balance (TUG)Treatment0.001
Control0.034
Postural balance (POMA)Treatment0.001
Control0.001

Values are presented as . GDNF: glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor; MoCA: Montreal cognitive assessment; TUG: timed up and go; POMA: performance-oriented mobility assessment.