The Influence of Upper and Lower Extremity Strength on Performance-Based Sarcopenia Assessment Tests.

ABSTRACT: The optimal management of sarcopenia requires appropriate endpoint measures to determine intervention efficacy. While hand grip strength is a predictor of morbidity and mortality, lower extremity strength may be better associated with functional activities in comparison to hand grip strength. The purpose of our study was to examine the comparative association of upper and lower extremity strength with common measures of physical performance in older adults. Thirty community-dwelling men, aged 62.5 ± 9.2 years, completed body composition analysis, quantitative strength testing, and performance-based tests of functional status. Hand grip force values were not significantly associated with knee extensor or flexor torque values (p > 0.05). Hand grip force was only associated with fast gait spe

SUBMITTER: Harris-Love MO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6286049 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature