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Reference equations for predicting of handgrip strength in Brazilian middle-aged and elderly subjects
| Summary: | The aim of the present study was to evaluate normal values of dominant (D) and non-dominant (ND) upper limb handgrip strength (HGS) in asymptomatic middle-aged elderly subjects and to establish reference equations for predicting HGS. Fifty-four volunteers (51.9% men) aged >;50 years old were enrolled. Weight, height, and both arms circumference were measured, being the body mass index calculated. Mechanical dynamometry was used to measure D-HGS and ND-HGS. Self-reported level of regular physical activity was assessed by Baecke questionnaire. D-HGS was higher than ND-HGS for both sexes and in all age groups (p |
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| Main Authors: | Novaes, Rômulo Dias |
| Other Authors: | Miranda, Aline Silva de; Silva, Jaqueline de Oliveira; Tavares, Bruna Vasconcelos Fonseca; Dourado, Victor Zuniga |
| Subject: | Antropometria Força da mão Medidas métodos e teorias Anthropometry Hand strength Measurements methods and theories |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Document type: | article |
| Access type: | unknown |
| Associated institution: | IBICT |
| Language: | Portuguese |
| Origin: | Oasisbr |
| Summary: | The aim of the present study was to evaluate normal values of dominant (D) and non-dominant (ND) upper limb handgrip strength (HGS) in asymptomatic middle-aged elderly subjects and to establish reference equations for predicting HGS. Fifty-four volunteers (51.9% men) aged >;50 years old were enrolled. Weight, height, and both arms circumference were measured, being the body mass index calculated. Mechanical dynamometry was used to measure D-HGS and ND-HGS. Self-reported level of regular physical activity was assessed by Baecke questionnaire. D-HGS was higher than ND-HGS for both sexes and in all age groups (p |
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