Is grip strength a good marker of physical performance among community-dwelling older people?
Introduction: There is increasing interest in physical performance as it relates to both the current and future health of older people. It is often characterised using the Short Physical Performance Battery including assessment of gait speed, chair rises and standing balance. However this battery of...
Main Authors: | Stevens, P, Syddall, H, Patel, H, Martin, H, Cooper, C, Sayer, A |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Springer-Verlag
2012
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