Stepwise regression models for change in quadriceps strength (kg/cm), static posturography (Equitest), and dynamic balance (using the figure of eight test in m/s) including standardised β coefficients and adjusted R2
| 10 week change in the variable | Predictor | Standardised β | Adjusted R2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variables entered: baseline value (Equitest, figure of eight, or quad strength respectively), age (years), medications (number of current), tobacco (1 = yes, 0 = no), height (cm), weight (kg), oestrogen use (years), current physical activity (h/week), and Osteofit (1 = yes, 0 = no). | |||
| *p<0.01, **p<0.05, ***p<0.10 (in final model). | |||
| Static balance (Equitest) (composite score) | Baseline (Equitest) | −0.52* | 0.26 |
| Dynamic balance | Baseline (seconds) | −0.86* | 0.42 |
| (figure of eight velocity) | Medications (number) | 0.26* | 0.47 |
| Age (years) | 0.21** | 0.50 | |
| Height (cm) | −0.15*** | 0.51 | |
| Knee extension strength | Baseline (g/cm) | −0.46* | 0.23 |
| (g/cm corrected for height) | Physical activity (h/week) | 0.27* | 0.33 |
| Oestrogen (years) | 0.22** | 0.37 | |
| Age (years) | 0.22** | 0.41 | |