Normalizing handgrip strength in older adults: An allometric approach

Highlights • We compare the use of body size variables in normalization to Handgrip strength. • Body mass, height and fat-free mass were compared by allometric analysis. • Body height was the more appropriate to provide an unbiased body size adjustment.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Archives of gerontology and geriatrics 2017-05, Vol.70, p.230-234
Hauptverfasser:	Maranhao Neto, Geraldo A, Oliveira, Aldair J, Pedreiro, Rodrigo Cunha de Melo, Pereira-Junior, Pedro Paulo, Machado, Sergio, Marques Neto, Silvio, Farinatti, Paulo T.V
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Allometric models Body Composition Body Height Body Mass Index Cross-Sectional Studies Elderly Female Hand Strength Handgrip dynamometer Humans Internal Medicine Male Middle Aged Muscle strength Physical condition Reference Values Retrospective Studies
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights • We compare the use of body size variables in normalization to Handgrip strength. • Body mass, height and fat-free mass were compared by allometric analysis. • Body height was the more appropriate to provide an unbiased body size adjustment.
ISSN:	0167-4943 1872-6976
DOI:	10.1016/j.archger.2017.02.007