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

C. Roberts, Helen; Denison, Hayley; J. Martin, Helen; P. Patel, Harnish; Syddall, Holly; Cooper, Cyrus; Aihie Sayer, Avan

doi:10.1093/ageing/afr051

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

Published in Age and Ageing • May 31, 2011

Authors:

Helen C. Roberts

Hayley Denison

Helen J. Martin

Abstract

BACKGROUND: the 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 c...

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Medicine

Epidemiology

Grip strength

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