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Table 4 Comparison of pre- and post-test values of variables in each study group

From: Effects of corrective and breathing exercises on respiratory function of older adults with a history of COVID-19 infection: a randomized controlled trial

Groups

Experimental group (N = 15)

control group (N = 15)

T

P value

T

P value

Craniovertebral angle(deg)

-6.54

0.001*

1.46

0.16

Thoracic kyphosis curve(deg)

4.08

0.001*

-0.39

0.69

FVC (lit/sec)

-2.78

0.015

0.52

0.61

FEV1 (lit/sec)

-5.10

0.001*

0.25

0.79

FEV1/FVC(%)

-6.38

0.001*

-1.74

0.10

SPO2(%)

-4.97

0.001*

0.25

0.80

Circumference of the chest(cm)

-1.85

0.08

1.00

0.33

Chest depth(cm)

-2.25

0.04

-0.56

0.58

chest width(cm)

-1.83

0.08

-1.38

0.18

  1. deg Degree, lit/sec Liter/Second, % Percent, cm Centimeter
  2. *Significant at P < 0.01