Using hand grip strength to detect slow walking speed in older adults: the Yilan study

Using hand grip strength to detect slow walking speed in older adults: the Yilan study

Abstract Background Walking speed is an important health indicator in older adults, although its measurement can be challenging because of the functional decline due to aging and limited environment. The aim of this study was to examine whether hand grip strength can be a useful proxy for detecting...

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Main Authors: Yen-Huai Lin, Hsi-Chung Chen, Nai-Wei Hsu, Pesus Chou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Hand grip strength
Walking speed
Yilan study
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02361-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02361-0

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