A review of the measurement of grip strength in clinical and epidemiological studies: towards a standardised approach
University of Southampton · MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit
Abstract
the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People has developed a clinical definition of sarcopenia based on low muscle mass and reduced muscle function (strength or performance). Grip strength is recommended as a good simple measure of muscle strength when 'measured in standard conditions'. However, standard conditions remain to be defined.
a literature search was conducted to review articles describing the measurement of grip strength listed in Medline, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases up to 31 December 2009.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 23.52
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 31
Authors
7- HCHelen C. RobertsCorresponding
University of Southampton, MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit
- HDHayley Denison
University of Southampton, MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit
- HJHelen J. Martin
University of Southampton, MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit
- HPHarnish P. Patel
MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton
- HSHolly Syddall
MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Grip strength
- Gerontology
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Physical therapy
- Intensive care medicine
- Pathology
- Good health and well-being