Measurement of Uncertainty Using Standardized Protocol of Hand Grip Strength Measurement in Patients with Sarcopenia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy and error range of hand grip strength measurement using various methods.

Methods

Methods used for measurement of hand grip strength in 34 epidemiologic studies on sarcopenia were analyzed. Maximum grip strength was measured in a sitting position with the elbow flexed at 90 degrees, the shoulder in 0 degrees flexion, and the wrist in neutral position (0 degrees). Maximum grip strength in standing position was measured with the shoulder in 180 degrees flexion, the elbow fully extended, and the wrist in neutral position (0 degrees). Three measurements were taken on each side at 30 sec intervals. The uncertainty of measurement was calculated.

Results

The combined uncertainty in sitting position on the right an

SUBMITTER: Ha YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6288611 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature