Table 3 Means (SD) of physical performance measures by age group
Age group (years) | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70–79 | 80- | P for trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(n = 41) | (n = 118) | (n = 211) | (n = 161) | (n = 25) | ||
Walking speed (m/s) | 1.44 (0.20) | 1.34 (0.19) | 1.29 (0.22) | 1.10 (0.22) | 0.93 (0.24) | <0.0001 |
Chair stand time (s) | 6.7 (1.2) | 8.1 (1.7) | 9.1 (2.3) | 10.7 (3.1) | 13.4 (6.2) | <0.0001 |
Functional reach (cm) | 33.0 (5.9) | 29.8 (6.1) | 25.0 (6.3) | 22.6 (6.4) | 18.2 (6.4) | <0.0001 |