Background Older individuals' handgrip strength is a predictor of functional health and their
self-perceptions of health may influence functional health and disability. Hence, the study …

Background: muscle wasting is associated with a detrimental outcome in older people.
Muscle strength measurements could be useful as part of a clinical evaluation of oldest old …

Objectives: The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine potential associations
between handgrip strength and health-related quality of life, or subjective health status, in …

We assessed the associations between handgrip strength and functional independence,
quality of life and depressive symptoms in 947 participants aged 65 years or over. Handgrip …

METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 252 elders aged 60–92 years
living in the Galle District of Sri Lanka. Outcome measures were HGS (measured with Hand …

Background Handgrip strength (HGS) is a frequent and general indicator of muscle strength
and it may affect several aspects of mental health among older people. This study explored …

Background Reduced handgrip strength is an aging process that significantly influences the
living activities of elderly. It is linked to premature mortality, disability and other health …

Weak grip strength is associated with subsequent mortality in elderly populations. The
normative data and associated factors of HGS in community-dwelling elderly Taiwanese …

Background: With advanced age, the progressive loss of muscle strength estimated by the
handgrip strength (HGS) may result in a poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL) …

Purpose Handgrip strength (HGS) is indicative of overall physical health among older adults.
A decrease in HGS may be associated with an increased risk of disease. The aim of this …