Table 3. Regression analysis [unstandardized beta and standard error (SE)] showing the association between flexibility, balance and power (predictive variables), and Berg scale of balance ability and Tinetti test for risk of falling (dependent variables) after adjusting for age. Pre Berg scale Tinetti test ß S.E. r P ß S.E. r P General muscular flexibility .221 .214 .174 .307 .128 .133 .184 .340 Hip joint mobility .202 .059 .387 .001 .070 .040 .284 .087 Dynamic balance .596 2.333 .387 .011 2.091 1.376 .254 .136 Static balance .104 .193 .105 .594 -.085 .150 -.140 .574 Lumbar power .308 .152 .307 .049 .186 .095 .312 .056 Post General muscular flexibility .444 .229 .287 .062 .216 .144 .228 .142 Hip joint mobility .309 .055 .663 <.001 .138 .040 .477 .001 Dynamic balance .570 .788 .671 <.001 2.356 .547 .558 <.001 Static balance .286 .214 .204 .189 -.241 .148 -.247 .111 Lumbar power .358 .139 .372 .014 .216 .087 .362 .017