Research Article

Muscle Functions and Functional Performance among Older Persons with and without Low Back Pain

Table 4

Multiple linear regression of pain, muscle functions, and functional performances.

Dependent variables⁢MaleFemale
UnstandardizedStandardizedp valueUnstandardizedStandardized value
coefficientscoefficientscoefficientscoefficients
SE ββ

Pain
 Constant16.0657.6620.2240.6018.7050.284
 Abdominal strength6.1350.0864.19410.2130.1350.685
 Back strength6.3170.4234.1058.3350.1710.627
 TrA control0.1070.6270.1550.722
 Multifidus control0.1590.7470.0660.1990.0980.745
 Lower limb function0.0670.1550.1550.6670.2150.891
 TUG0.0980.0980.7570.0470.1180.1150.692
 Hand grip strength−0.0420.0430.0430.3410.2150.324149

Comparisons were tested using multiple linear regression.
value is significant at the level of 0.05 (1-tailed).