Normative reference values of handgrip strength for Brazilian older people aged 65 to 90 years: Evidence from the multicenter Fibra‑BR study

• Published in: PloS one Vol. 16; no. 5; p. e0250925
• Main Authors: Reichenheim, Michael Eduardo, Lourenço, Roberto Alves, Nascimento, Janaína Santos, Moreira, Virgílio Garcia, Neri, Anita Liberalesso, Ribeiro, Rodrigo Martins, Lustosa, Lygia Paccini, Ferriolli, Eduardo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Public Library of Science 04.05.2021; Public Library of Science (PLoS)
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aging - physiology; Analysis; Biology and Life Sciences; Brazil; Computer and Information Sciences; Cross-Sectional Studies; Demographic aspects; Earth Sciences; Female; Frailty - physiopathology; Grip strength; Hand Strength - physiology; Humans; Male; Medicine and Health Sciences; Muscle Strength - physiology; Muscle Strength Dynamometer; People and places; Physical Sciences; Physiological aspects; Reference Values; Sex Factors; Social Sciences; Brazil

Handgrip strength (HGS) is an indicator of muscle strength, suited for evaluating the aging process. Its use depends on the availability of reliable normative reference values (NRV). The main objective of this study is to provide NRV of HGS for Brazilians aged 65 to 90 years. Participants were from...