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Table 2 Bivariate associations between not being able to complete the stabilometric test and functional variables

From: Balance in single-limb stance after surgically treated ankle fractures: a 14-month follow-up

 

Managed to complete n = 40

Did not manage to complete n = 14

P-value

Rising on toes (repetitions)

  

< 0.001

≥ 25

29

2

 

< 25

11

12

 

Rising on heels (repetitions)

  

< 0.001

≥ 20

33

3

 

< 20

7

11

 

Rising on toes and heels (composite variable) (repetitions)

  

< 0.001

Yes #

28

2

 

No ¤

12

12

 

Ankle dorsiflexion (degrees)

  

0.344

≥30

23

6

 

< 30

17

8

 

Ankle plantar flexion (degrees)

  

0.083

≥45

25

5

 

< 45

15

9

 

Percieved functional instability of the ankle

  

0.028

No

25

4

 

Yes

15

10

 
  1. # ≥ 25 rising on toes and ≥ 20 rising on heels
  2. ¤ < 25 rising on toes and/or < 20 rising on heels