Evaluation of Factors Influencing Handgrip Strength Asymmetry in Older Peruvian Adults
Sarcopenia is a musculoskeletal disease involving the reduction of muscle mass, strength, and performance. Handgrip strength (HGS) measurements included in frailty assessments are great biomarkers of aging and are related to functional deficits. We assessed the association between potential influenc...
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Published in | Annals of geriatric medicine and research Vol. 28; no. 2; pp. 184 - 191 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Korea (South)
Korean Geriatrics Society
01.06.2024
Korea Geriatrics Society 대한노인병학회 |
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Summary: | Sarcopenia is a musculoskeletal disease involving the reduction of muscle mass, strength, and performance. Handgrip strength (HGS) measurements included in frailty assessments are great biomarkers of aging and are related to functional deficits. We assessed the association between potential influencing factors and HGS asymmetry in older Peruvian adults.
We used a database of the Peruvian Naval Medical Center "Cirujano Santiago Távara" located in Callao, Peru. All the patients included were ≥60 years old and had an HGS measurement in the dominant and non-dominant hand.
From a total of 1,468 patients, 74.66% had HGS asymmetry. After adjustment, calf circumference weakness (adjusted prevalence ratio [aPR]=1.08; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.01-1.15), falls risk (aPR = 1.08; 95% CI, 1.02-1.16), and an altered Lawton index (aPR=0.92; 95% CI, 0.84-0.99) were associated with HGS asymmetry.
Our findings suggest that HGS asymmetry should be measured along with other geriatric assessments used to evaluate health outcomes in the elderly to enhance health promotion and prevention aimed at preserving muscle strength to curb functional limitations in the elderly. |
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Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 http://www.e-agmr.org/journal/view.php?doi=10.4235/agmr.23.0194 |
ISSN: | 2508-4798 2508-4909 2508-4909 |
DOI: | 10.4235/agmr.23.0194 |