Table 3.

Multivariate models showing the association between balance and maximal leg strength and leg velocity. Models include those covariates, which statistically achieved inclusion in the final models

Function	OR (95% CI)	P value
UST ≥ 5 seconds (N = 120)
Velocity (m/s )	1.56 (0.39 – 6.22)	0.53
Strength (N/kg)	1.06 (1.01 – 1.11)	0.03
Age (Years)	0.92 (0.86 – 0.99)	0.02
Chronic Conditions (#)	0.80 (0.67 – 0.96)	0.01
BERG ≥ 50 (N = 137)
Velocity (m/s)	14.23 (1.84 – 109.72)	0.01
Strength (N/kg)	.08 (1.01 – 1.14)	0.02
Age (Years)	0.90 (0.84 – 0.96)	0.002
POMA > 25 (N = 137)
Velocity (m/s )	33.92 (3.69 – 312.03)	0.002
Strength (N/kg)	1.03 (0.97 – 1.09)	0.37
Age (Years)	0.97 (0.91 – 1.03)	0.28
Gender	6.87 (1.88 – 25.19)	0.004
DGI > 20 (N = 137)
Velocity (m/s )	35.80 (4.77 – 268.71)	<.001
Strength (N/kg)	1.01 (0.96 – 1.06)	0.79
Age (Years)	0.95 (0.89 – 1.02)	0.18
Chronic Conditions (#)	0.78 (0.63 – 0.96)	0.02
BMI status	1.65 (.89 – 3.03)	0.11
Mini Mental Status Exam Score (#)	1.46 (1.11 – 1.92)	0.01

Velocity and strength UST, Unipedal Stance Test; BERG, Berg Balance Test; POMA, Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (Balance Section); DGI, Dynamic Gait Index

OR = Odds ratio

CI = Confidence interval

BMI Status: <25 (reference), 25-<30, ≥ 30 kg/m²