Reference values of hand-grip dynamometry and the relationship between low strength and mortality in older Chileans
Aim This study was aimed to set reference values of hand-grip strength by age and sex and
validate cut points for risk of functional limitation and mortality in older Chileans. Methods …
validate cut points for risk of functional limitation and mortality in older Chileans. Methods …
Reference values for handgrip strength and their association with intrinsic capacity domains among older adults
R Ramírez‐Vélez, JE Correa‐Bautista… - Journal of cachexia …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Objective The purposes of this study were three‐fold:(i) to describe handgrip strength in
older individuals aged≥ 60 years in Colombia;(ii) to identify sex‐specific and age‐specific …
older individuals aged≥ 60 years in Colombia;(ii) to identify sex‐specific and age‐specific …
Gender differences in the association between grip strength and mortality in older adults: results from the KORA-age study
M Arvandi, B Strasser, C Meisinger, K Volaklis… - BMC geriatrics, 2016 - Springer
Background Reduced muscular strength in the old age is strongly related to activity
impairment and mortality. However, studies evaluating the gender-specific association …
impairment and mortality. However, studies evaluating the gender-specific association …
Could questions on activities of daily living estimate grip strength of older adults living independently in the community?
J Simard, M Chalifoux, V Fortin… - Journal of aging …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
The aim of this study was to identify questions that could estimate grip strength. Twenty‐six
questions about the degree of perceived difficulty performing manual tasks as well as two …
questions about the degree of perceived difficulty performing manual tasks as well as two …
Differences in handgrip strength protocols to identify sarcopenia and frailty-a systematic review
AR Sousa-Santos, TF Amaral - BMC geriatrics, 2017 - Springer
Background Hand grip strength (HGS) is used for the diagnosis of sarcopenia and frailty.
Several factors have been shown to influence HGS values during measurement. Therefore …
Several factors have been shown to influence HGS values during measurement. Therefore …
[HTML][HTML] Muscle weakness and physical disability in older Americans: longitudinal findings from the US Health and Retirement Study
Importance Muscle weakness is an important indicator of disability, chronic disease and
mortality. While we recently proposed sex/race specific grip strength cutpoints for clinical …
mortality. While we recently proposed sex/race specific grip strength cutpoints for clinical …
Body composition and hand grip strength in healthy community-dwelling older adults in Sweden
E Rothenberg, S Dahlin-Ivanoff, A Lindblad… - Journal of Aging …, 2015 - diva-portal.org
Background: Longevity increases worldwide but there are few studies on body composition
and hand grip strength inpopulations over 80 years. Given high prevalence of chronic …
and hand grip strength inpopulations over 80 years. Given high prevalence of chronic …
Poor correlation between handgrip strength and isokinetic performance of knee flexor and extensor muscles in community‐dwelling elderly women
DC Felicio, DS Pereira, AM Assumpção… - Geriatrics & …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Aim To investigate the correlation between handgrip strength and performance of knee
flexor and extensor muscles determined using an isokinetic dynamometer in community …
flexor and extensor muscles determined using an isokinetic dynamometer in community …
Muscle weakness is a prognostic indicator of disability and chronic disease multimorbidity
MD Peterson, K Casten, S Collins, H Hassan… - Experimental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background The objective of this study was to use nationally-representative data on
Americans greater than 50 years of age to determine the association between grip strength …
Americans greater than 50 years of age to determine the association between grip strength …
Reference values and associated factors of hand grip strength in elderly Saudi population: a cross-sectional study
Background Hand grip strength (HGS) is an important function of upper extremities for older
adults. Several studies have shown the importance of measuring HGS in different settings …
adults. Several studies have shown the importance of measuring HGS in different settings …