PLoS ONE, 2020 ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to investigate the association between grip strength and hypertension in the Korean population aged 65 years or older.
Doukyoung Chon +2 more
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Do the effects of vitamin d supplementation on muscle strength differ according to age? [PDF]
, 2018 Introduction: Vitamin D plays an important role in musculoskeletal health and its use improves muscle strength. However, the effect of vitamin D use on muscle strength in women of different ages is yet to be investigated.
Bilgilisoy Filiz, M. +6 more
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Objectively measured physical capability levels and mortality: systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
, 2010 Objective: To do a quantitative systematic review, including published and unpublished data, examining the associations between individual objective measures of physical capability (grip strength, walking speed, chair rising, and standing balance times ...
Cooper, Rachel +6 more
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Associations of grip strength with cardiovascular, respiratory, and cancer outcomes and all cause mortality: prospective cohort study of half a million UK Biobank participants [PDF]
, 2018 Objective: To investigate the association of grip strength with disease specific incidence and mortality and whether grip strength enhances the prediction ability of an established office based risk score. Design: Prospective population based study.
Anderson, Jana +13 more
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Grip strength and healthy aging
Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, 2017 Grip strength is a well-known indicator of muscle strength. The trajectories of grip strength with increasing age refer to the aging and development process of muscle strength over one’s life span.
Rumi Kozakai
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Functional changes during hospital stay in older patients admitted to an acute care ward : a multicenter observational study [PDF]
, 2014 Objectives: Changes in physical performance during hospital stay have rarely been evaluated. In this study, we examined functional changes during hospital stay by assessing both physical performance and activities of daily living.
Corsonello, Andrea +6 more
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Effect of Grip Span on Lateral Pinch Grip Strength [PDF]
Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2002 Repetitive, high-force pinch grip exertions are common in many occupational activities. The goal of the current study was to quantify the relationship between lateral pinch grip span (distance between thumb and index finger) and lateral pinch grip strength.
Carrie L, Shivers +2 more
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Hand anthropometry and its relation to grip/pinch strength in children aged 5 to 13 years
Journal of International Medical Research, 2020 Objective To evaluate the development level of children’s physiological hand shape indicators and their relationship with grip/pinch strength. Methods Hand shape and grip/pinch strength in 1255 Chinese children aged 5 to 13 years were prospectively ...
Juan Wen +9 more
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BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, 2020 Introduction Progression of muscle strength weakening will lead to a poor physical performance and disability. While this is particularly important in patients with diabetes, the associations of reduced muscle strength measured by grip strength with ...
Hirohito Sone +5 more
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Weak grip strength does not predict upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms or injuries among new workers [PDF]
, 2013 PURPOSE: Grip strength is often tested during post-offer pre-placement screening for workers in hand-intensive jobs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between grip strength and upper extremity symptoms, work disability, and upper ...
Addison, Lesley +4 more
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