Recommendations for Reducing Heterogeneity in Handgrip Strength Protocols
The Journal of Frailty & Aging, 2022 Handgrip dynamometers are widely used to measure handgrip strength (HGS). HGS is a safe and easy to obtain measure of strength capacity, and a reliable assessment of muscle function. Although HGS provides robust prognostic value and utility, several protocol variants exist for HGS in clinical settings and translational research.
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Associations of Handgrip Strength and Handgrip Strength Asymmetry With Depression in the Elderly in Korea: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, 2021 Recent studies have suggested that assessing handgrip strength (HGS) asymmetry together with HGS may be helpful for evaluating problems in geriatric patients. This study aimed to identify whether HGS asymmetry, weakness, or both were associated with depression in Korean older adults.This study included 4274 subjects from the sixth and seventh Korea ...
Kyungduk Hurh +4 more
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Impact of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and muscle strength on bone stiffness in 2-10-year-old children-cross-sectional results from the IDEFICS study [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Physical activity (PA), weight-bearing exercises (WBE) and muscle strength contribute to skeletal development, while sedentary behaviour (SB) adversely affects bone health.
Ahrens, Wolfgang +11 more
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Antagonistic Autoantibodies to Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 Receptor Associate with Poor Physical Strength [PDF]
, 2020 Natural autoantibodies to the IGF1 receptor (IGF1R-aAb) have been described in relation to Graves' ophthalmopathy. Other physiological roles of natural IGF1R-aAb are not known. We hypothesized that IGF1R-aAb may be related to muscle development.
Becker, Niels-Peter +7 more
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BMC Geriatrics, 2018 Background The association between handgrip strength combined with body mass index (BMI) and cognitive impairment has not been thoroughly examined.
Su-min Jeong +5 more
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Increased amino acid turnover and myofibrillar protein breakdown in advanced cancer are associated with muscle weakness and impaired physical function [PDF]
, 2018 Muscle wasting in cancer negatively affects physical function and quality of life. This study investigates amino acid metabolism and the association with muscle mass and function in patients with cancer.In 16 patients with advanced cancer undergoing ...
Deutz, Nicolaas E P +3 more
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Impact of hemodialysis session on handgrip strength
Jornal Brasileiro de Nefrologia, 2015 Handgrip strength (HGS) is a simple and reliable method with a good predictive clinical value for assessing muscle function of patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). However, there is no consensus regarding the appropriate moment for performing the HGS measurement since the performance of the HGS can be influenced by fluid, electrolyte and blood ...
Ana Paula, Pinto +4 more
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The how and why of handgrip strength assessment
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2023 Introduction: Occupational therapists and physiotherapists routinely assess Hand grip Strength (HGS) to evaluate hand function. This study explored the experiences of clinicians who regularly assess and evaluate HGS including the testing protocol utilised, evaluation methods and the influence of various biological and functional factors.
Louise Myles +2 more
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Handgrip strength in medical students: Correlation with body mass index and hand dimensions
Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018 Background: Handgrip is a predictor of physical fitness, hand functions, and nutritional status. It is affected by many factors including age, sex, body mass index, and hand dimensions.
Jasim N Al-Asadi
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Handgrip strength and physical activity in frail elderly [PDF]
Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP, 2016 Abstract OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between handgrip strength (HS) and physical activity in physical frailty elderly. METHOD Cross-sectional quantitative study with a sample of 203 elderly calculated based on the population estimated proportion.
Lenardt, Maria Helena +5 more
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