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Grip Strength Cutpoints for the Identification of Clinically Relevant Weakness

The Journals of Gerontology Series A · 2014 · Vol. 69(5) · pp. 559–566

Dawn E. Alley✉(University of Maryland, Baltimore)Michelle Shardell(University of Maryland, Baltimore)Katherine W. Peters(California Pacific Medical Center)Robert R. McLean(Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)T.-T. L. Dam(Columbia University)Rose Anne Kenny(UConn Health)Maren S. Fragala(University of Central Florida)Tamara B. Harris(National Institute on Aging)Douglas P. Kiel(Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)Jack M. Guralnik(University of Maryland, Baltimore)Leah M. Ferrucci(National Institute on Aging)Stephen B. KritchevskyStephanie A. Studenski(University of Pittsburgh)Maria T. VassilevaPeggy M. Cawthon(California Pacific Medical Center)

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Abstract

Cutpoints for weakness derived from this large, diverse sample of older adults may be useful to identify populations who may benefit from interventions to improve muscle strength and function.

Nutrition and Health in Aging Frailty in Older Adults Cerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersWeaknessSarcopeniaIdentification (biology)Physical medicine and rehabilitationGrip strengthMuscle weaknessMuscle strengthMedicinePsychologyPhysical therapy

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Age FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGaitHumansMaleSex FactorsUnited StatesHand StrengthMuscle WeaknessMobility LimitationSarcopenia

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