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Validity and reliability of handgrip dynamometry in older adults: A comparison of two widely used dynamometers

BACKGROUND: Among older adults, decreased handgrip strength is associated with greater risk of frailty, and loss of physical function, mobility, lean mass, and overall muscular strength and power. Frailty is also associated with sarcopenia, for which handgrip strength measurement has been recommende...

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Autores principales: Benton, Melissa J., Spicher, Jefferson M., Silva-Smith, Amy L.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9212147/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35727792
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0270132