Reference data on hand grip and lower limb strength using the Nintendo Wii balance board: a cross-sectional study of 354 subjects from 20 to 99 years of age

• Published in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 21 - 10
• Main Authors: Eika, F., Blomkvist, A. W., Rahbek, M. T., Eikhof, K. D., Hansen, M. D., Søndergaard, M., Ryg, J., Andersen, S., Jorgensen, M. G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 12.01.2019; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Age; Aging; Balance; Clinical trials; Cross-sectional studies; Data processing; Gender; Geographical variations; Grip strength; Isometric hand grip strength; Isometric lower limb strength; Linear models (Statistics); Muscle contraction; Muscle strength; Muscle strength and aging; Musculoskeletal system; Nintendo Wii balance board; Normative data; Novels; Older people; Physiological aspects; Physiology; Population; Reference data; Regression analysis; Validity; Nintendo Wii balance board; Reference data; Muscle strength and aging; Normative data; Isometric lower limb strength; Force plate; Isometric hand grip strength

Accurate assessment of isometric hand grip strength (HGS) and isometric lower limb strength (LS) are often limited to specialized clinics due to high costs and need for specialized equipment and personnel. A mobile and user-friendly device would facilitate a wider use of these measures in the clinic...