Table 5 Analysis for ratio of change in FVC by the generalized linear model.

From: Tongue brushing enhances the myoelectric activity of the suprahyoid muscles in older adults: a six-week randomized controlled trial

Variables

B ± SE

p

Ration of change in sEMG (RMS) of suprahyoid muscles during exhalation

0.4 ± 0.4

0.003

Age

0 ± 0

0.868

Sex

0.3 ±  − 0.8

0.493

Number of teeth

0 ± 0

0.377

  1. FVC, forced vital capacity; sEMG, surface electromyography; RMS, root mean square; B, partial regression coefficient; SE, standard error.