Diagnostic accuracy of isometric knee extension strength as a sarcopenia criteria in older women

Abstract Background Muscle strength is one of the most reliable measures used for the identification of sarcopenia. The European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People update (EWGSOP2) proposed the use of grip strength and chair stand tests, while clarifying that isometric torque methods can be...

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Main Authors: Pilar Pérez-Ros, Joaquín Barrachina-Igual, Ana Pablos, Rosa Fonfria-Vivas, Omar Cauli, Francisco M. Martínez-Arnau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05569-y
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