Table 2: Multivariate analysis of the influence of maximal strength of the trunk muscles on the functional performance variables in the elderly women.

Variables R2 Beta (β) p-value
p-value 0.275 < 0.001*
Maximal flexor strength (N) 0.524
Sitting and standing up (rep) 0.014 0.745
Maximal flexor strength (N) -0.130
Maximal extensor strenght (N) 0.145
Standing up and walking (s) 0.033 0.498
Maximal flexor strength (N) -0.111
Maximal extensor strenght (N) -0.088
Walking for 6 minutes (m) 0.010 0.813
Maximal flexor strength (N) 0.113
Maximal extensor strenght (N) -0.120