Table 4 Postural transition parameters in LO-GSDII compared to control subjects (Means (± standard deviations)). The task has been assessed one single time and repeated 5 times separately-according to the short physical performance battery protocol.
Parameter | LO-GSDII patients (n = 8) | Healthy controls (n = 52) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Single Task sit to stand (during TUG) | |||
Sit to Stand Duration (sec) | 3.13 (± 0.87) | 2.01 (± 0.42) | < 0.001 |
Angle (grades) | 50.45 (± 15.77) | 43.45 (± 10.71) | 0.069 |
Extension max velocity (cm/s) | 75.76 (± 16.42) | 83.87 (± 21.84) | 0.415 |
Flexion max velocity (cm/s) | 119.73 (± 51.58) | 149.51 (± 45.31) | 0.091 |
Repeated 5-chair stand | |||
Stand to Sit duration (sec) | 2.23 (± 1.08) | 1.42 (± 0.38) | < 0.001 |
Angle Stand To Sit (grades) | 44.40 (± 18.48) | 37.4 (± 11.6) | 0.20 |
Extension max velocity (cm/s) | 70.38 (± 21.87) | 94,35 (± 35.56) | 0.05 |
Flexion max velocity (cm/s) | 95.21 (± 29.60) | 104.72 (± 34.10) | 0.06 |