A review of the measurement of grip strength in clinical and epidemiological studies: towards a standardised approach | Zendy

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A review of the measurement of grip strength in clinical and epidemiological studies: towards a standardised approach

Author(s) -

Helen C. Roberts,

Hayley Denison,

Helen J. Martin,

Harnish P. Patel,

Holly Syddall,

Cyrus Cooper,

Avan Aihie Sayer

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

age and ageing

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014

H-Index - 143

eISSN - 1468-2834

pISSN - 0002-0729

DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afr051

Subject(s) - medicine , epidemiology , grip strength , gerontology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , intensive care medicine , pathology

he European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People has developed a clinical definition of sarcopenia based on low muscle mass and reduced muscle function (strength or performance). Grip strength is recommended as a good simple measure of muscle strength when 'measured in standard conditions'. However, standard conditions remain to be defined.

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