Sex- and age-specific normative values for handgrip strength and components of the Senior Fitness Test in community-dwelling older adults aged 65–75 years in Germany: results from the OUTDOOR ACTIVE study

Abstract Background Physical fitness is a key component of independent living and healthy ageing. For the measurement of physical fitness in older adults, the Senior Fitness Test is a commonly used tool. The objective of this study is to calculate sex- and age-specific normative values for handgrip...

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Main Authors: Birte Marie Albrecht, Imke Stalling, Karin Bammann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02188-9