Simplified Tai Chi Resistance Training versus Traditional Tai Chi in Slowing Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women

Table 1

Baseline characteristics of TTC and TCRT.

Characteristic/bone region	Control ()	TTC; ()	TCRT; ()	F	p
Age, yr	58.54 ± 3.37	58.54 ± 3.37	57.93 ± 3.22	1.54	0.246
Height, cm	159.27 ± 4.84	159.27 ± 4.84	160.80 ± 4.37	1.09	0.236
Weight, kg	60.47 ± 8.31	60.47 ± 8.31	60.04 ± 6.65	1.51	0.126
Bone mineral density, g/cm^2
L2–L4	1.02 ± 0.14	1.03 ± 0.15	1.08 ± 0.17	1.67	0.0973
Femur neck	0.84 ± 0.11	0.84 ± 0.14	0.87 ± 0.12	1.13	0.2612
Ward’s triangle	0.67 ± 0.12	0.66 ± 0.14	0.69 ± 0.13	1.12	0.2654

Values for characteristics showing a normal distribution are reported as mean ± SD, while values for other characteristics are reported as median (interquartile range).