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...

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Библиографические подробности
Главные авторы: Roberts, H, Denison, H, Martin, H, Patel, H, Syddall, H, Cooper, C, Sayer, A
Формат: Journal article
Язык:English
Опубликовано: 2011