BACKGROUND: This study critically appraises the measurement properties of tools to
measure muscle mass, strength, and physical performance in community-dwelling older …

Although the validity of the sit-to-stand (STS) test as a measure of lower limb strength has
been questioned, it is widely used as such among older adults. The purposes of this study …

Purpose One out of five cancer survivors suffer from depression after oncology treatment.
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between depression and quality of life …

Abstract The 5-repetition sit-to-stand (STS) test is a widely used, but insufficiently evaluated,
test for lower limb strength. We therefore described STS test times for a sample of community …

The optimal management of sarcopenia requires appropriate endpoint measures to
determine intervention efficacy. While hand grip strength is a predictor of morbidity and …

Objective The aim of this study was to examine the relationship of muscular strength, as
measured by the handgrip strength (HGS) test, with pain, fitness, fatigue, mood, and …

Introduction Personalized, global pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) management of patients
with COPD is effective, regardless of the place in which this rehabilitation is provided. The …

Background Calf circumference is recommended as a marker for low muscle mass and as a
case finding in the diagnosis of sarcopenia. However, the cut-off value differed by ethic and …

Background Cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength are valid markers of health and
strong predictors of mortality and morbidity. The tests used to measure these variables …

Objectives:(1) To examine the feasibility of group physical activity in a day-care routine.(2)
To assess the impact of this programme on functional fitness. Design: Ten-week …