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Is Handgrip Strength a Valid and Reliable Measure in Older Adults?

Handgrip strength is related to mortality, disability, functional independence, and quality of life in older adults, and cut points for diagnosis of sarcopenia have been proposed. However, there is no standardized procedure or device, so measurement may not be accurate. To assess validity and reliab...

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Autores principales: Spicher, Jefferson, Silva-Smith, Amy, Benton, Melissa
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7740274/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.609