A review of the measurement of grip strength in clinical and epidemiological studies: towards a standardised approach

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Authors

Helen C. Roberts · University of Southampton

Hayley Denison · University of Southampton

Helen J. Martin · University of Southampton

Harnish P. Patel · MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit

Holly Syddall · MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit

Cyrus Cooper · MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit

Avan Aihie Sayer

Abstract

there is considerable variation in current methods of assessing grip strength which makes comparison between studies difficult. A standardised method would enable more consistent measurement of grip strength and better assessment of sarcopenia. Our approach is described.

Topics & Keywords

Nutrition and Health in Aging Body Composition Measurement Techniques Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Age and Ageing

Volume 40, Issue 4, pp. 423-429

DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afr051

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