A review of the measurement of grip strength in clinical and epidemiological studies: towards a standardised approach.
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 stand...
Autori principali: | Roberts, H, Denison, H, Martin, H, Patel, H, Syddall, H, Cooper, C, Sayer, A |
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Natura: | Journal article |
Lingua: | English |
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2011
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