Table 2.
Association of the gait variables at three different speeds with MM, MS, and MF-related variables.
| Variables | β (SE) | T | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MM | R2 = 0.345 | ||
| Stride length (preferred) | 0.098 (0.036) | 2.732 | 0.007 |
| MS | R2 = 0.265 | ||
| Walking speed (faster) | 0.112 (0.057) | 1.984 | 0.048 |
| CV of double support phase (preferred) | −0.120 (0.042) | –2.879 | 0.004 |
| Double support phase (preferred) | −0.136 (0.056) | −2.445 | 0.015 |
| MF | R2 = 0.300 | ||
| CV of step time (slower) | −0.183 (0.038) | −4.805 | <0.001 |
| Stride time (slower) | 0.258 (0.040) | 6.476 | <0.001 |
| Walking speed (faster) | 0.311 (0.044) | 7.118 | <0.001 |
| CV of single support phase (preferred) | −0.084 (0.040) | −2.122 | 0.034 |
| MM + MS + MF | R2 = 0.330 | ||
| Stride length (preferred) | 0.182 (0.061) | 2.973 | 0.003 |
| Double support phase (faster) | −0.203 (0.059) | −3.475 | 0.001 |
| CV of double support phase (preferred) | −0.122 (0.046) | −2.636 | 0.009 |
| Stride time (slower) | 0.117 (0.050) | 2.354 | 0.019 |
| CV of single support phase (preferred) | −0.105 (0.050) | −2.081 | 0.038 |
The model was adjusted for age, height, and body mass. MM, muscle mass; MS, muscle strength; MF, muscle function; CV, coefficient of variance; SE, standard error; significant difference, p < 0.05.