Factors Related with Handgrip Strength in Elderly Patients

Background: the aging process causes decreasing in the function of various organs. Skletal muscle is one of the organs affected by aging process. It is known as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is defined as a syndrome characterized by progressive loss of muscle mass and strength. The handgrip strength examin...

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Main Authors: Nur Riviati, Siti Setiati, Purwita W Laksmi, Murdani Abdullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Interna Publishing 2017-11-01
Series:Acta Medica Indonesiana
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Online Access:http://actamedindones.org/index.php/ijim/article/view/314