Table 2.
Main characteristics of the participants.
| Low Functional Performance | High Functional Performance | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | 0.002 | ||
| Males | 13 (22.8) | 26 (52) | |
| Females | 44 (77.2) | 24 (48) | |
| Age, yr | 84.94 ± 4.41 | 85.56 ± 2.92 | 0.003 |
| Height, cm | 1.53 ± 0.10 | 1.58 ± 0.07 | 0.002 |
| Weight, kg | 62.57 ± 12.69 | 65.74 ± 11.12 | 0.130 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 26.80 ± 7.15 | 25.86 ± 3.95 | 0.854 |
| WC, cm | 96.04 ± 11.27 | 92.06 ± 10.84 | 0.252 |
| WHtR | 0.62 ± 0.09 | 0.58 ± 0.07 | 0.025 |
| BF, % | 35.21 ± 10.18 | 31.66 ± 8.89 | 0.032 |
| ALM, kg | 16.77 ± 3.23 | 19.81 ± 4.68 | 0.001 |
| HGS, kg | 18.28 ± 6.37 | 24.40 ± 8.13 | 0.001 |
| MQ, kg/kg | 4.04 ± 1.99 | 4.60 ± 2.01 | 0.081 |
| Static Balance, Score | 2.52 ± 1.23 | 3.60 ± 0.75 | 0.001 |
| Walking speed, Score | 2.26 ± 1.00 | 3.90 ± 0.30 | 0.001 |
| Get up and sit from the chair, Score | 0.82 ± 0.57 | 2.38 ± 0.87 | 0.001 |
| SPPB, Score | 5.63 ± 2.19 | 9.84 ± 0.88 | 0.001 |
| Medications, number |
5.28 ± 3.30 |
3.60 ± 2.57 |
0.010 |
| P-value | |||
| Cardiopathy | 12 (25) | 13 (28.9) | 0.672 |
| Hypertension | 36 (69.2) | 37 (77.1) | 0.377 |
| Stroke | 7 (16.3) | 5 (11.4) | 0.506 |
| Diabetes | 15 (32.6) | 8 (17) | 0.082 |
| Cancer | 9 (21.4) | 7 (17.1) | 0.615 |
| Arthritis | 25 (59.5) | 35 (87.5) | 0.004 |
| Pulmonary disease | 7 (16.7) | 5 (12.2) | 0.562 |
| Depression | 19 (43.2) | 7 (16.3) | 0.006 |
| Osteoporosis | 18 (42.9) | 14 (33.3) | 0.369 |
Data presented as average ± standard deviation or frequency (percentage values) for categorical variables; BMI, body mass index; WC, waist circumference; WHtR, waist-to-height ratio; BF, body fat percentage; ALM, apendicular skeletal muscle mass; HGS, handgrip strength; MQ, muscle quality; SPPB, short physical performance battery.