Hand grip strength test and its use in nutritional assessment

This paper reviews the methodological and physiological aspects of hand grip strength measurement. Hand grip strength assesses skeletal muscle function and has received increasing attention from physicians and health-related researchers in the last years. Recently, it has deserved particular attenti...

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Main Authors: Schlüssel, M, Dos Anjos, L, Kac, G
Format: Journal article
Language:Portuguese
Published: 2008