Table 1 Characteristics of the study participants by group (N = 36)
From: Effect of arm movement on balance performance in children: role of expertise in gymnastics
Characteristic | Gymnasts (n = 18) | Controls (n = 18) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age [years] | 10.9 ± 0.9 | 11.3 ± 0.5 | 0.127 |
Maturity offseta [years from PHV] | − 0.8 ± 1.1 | − 0.5 ± 0.5 | 0.263 |
Training experience [years] | 3.2 ± 2.5 (range: 1–8) | – | – |
Body mass [kg] | 39.1 ± 11.3 | 41.1 ± 8.7 | 0.563 |
Body height [cm] | 147.8 ± 13.2 | 150.5 ± 6.1 | 0.439 |
Body mass index [kg/m2] | 17.6 ± 2.3 | 18.1 ± 3.2 | 0.600 |
Leg length [cm] | 76.7 ± 9.5 | 77.3 ± 6.5 | 0.830 |