Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of participants (n = 294)
| Median (IQR) | |
|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | 78.2 (73, 83) |
| Sex (women), n (%) | 227 (77.2%) |
| Weight (kg) | 70 (59, 80.8) |
| Height (cm) | 157 (152, 164) |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 28.04 (23.92, 31.45) |
| ALM/h2 | 6.33 (5.72, 7.22) |
| Falls in past year | 2 (1, 3) |
| Fractures | 1 (1, 1) |
| Handgrip strength (kg) | 21 (16, 28) |
| SPPB total score | 7 (5, 9) |
| Timed Up and Go (s) | 16.14 (11.63, 21.50) |
| Gait Speed (m/s) | 0.70 (0.53, 0.92) |
| FES-I | 34 (24, 45) |
ALM/h2 Appendicular Lean Mass corrected for height squared, SPPB Short Physical Performance Battery, FES-I Falls Efficacy Scale – International