One-repetition submaximal protocol to measure knee extensor muscle strength among older adults with and without sarcopenia: a validation study

One-repetition submaximal protocol to measure knee extensor muscle strength among older adults with and without sarcopenia: a validation study

Abstract Background Dynamic knee extensor muscle strength is a valid measure among healthy older adults but has not been tested in the sarcopenia condition. This study’s objective was to test the validity of a one-repetition submaximal strength protocol to measure dynamic knee extension strength in...

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Main Authors: Pedro Pugliesi Abdalla, Andesron dos Santos Carvalho, André Pereira dos Santos, Ana Claudia Rossini Venturini, Thiago Cândido Alves, Jorge Mota, Dalmo Roberto Lopes Machado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Anthropometry
Body composition
Muscle mass
Frailty
DXA
Aged
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13102-020-00178-9

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