Sarc-F and muscle function in community dwelling adults with aged care service needs: baseline and post-training relationship.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study sought to better understand the psychometric properties of the SARC-F, by examining the baseline and training-related relationships between the five SARC-F items and objective measures of muscle function. Each of the five items of the SARC-F are scored from 0 to 2, with total score of four or more indicative of likely sarcopenia.

Methods

This manuscript describes a sub-study of a larger step-wedge, randomised controlled 24-week progressive resistance and balance training (PRBT) program trial for Australian community dwelling older adults accessing government supported aged care. Muscle function was assessed using handgrip strength, isometric knee extension, 5-time repeated chair stand and walking speed over 4 m. Associations within and between SARC-F ca

SUBMITTER: Keogh JWL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6884990 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature