Hand-grip strength among older adults in Singapore: a comparison with international norms and associative factors

Hand-grip strength among older adults in Singapore: a comparison with international norms and associative factors

Abstract Background Hand-grip strength (HGS) serves as a proxy measure for muscle function and physical health. Studies have shown that low HGS is associated with common age-related disorders including frailty and sarcopenia. The aim of the present study was to establish the normative values of HGS...

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Main Authors: Hui Lin Ong, Edimansyah Abdin, Boon Yiang Chua, Yunjue Zhang, Esmond Seow, Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar, Siow Ann Chong, Mythily Subramaniam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Anthropometry
Aging
Hand strength
Normative values
Older Adults
Singapore
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0565-6

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