The Associations of Handgrip Strength and Leg Extension Power Asymmetry on Incident Recurrent Falls and Fractures in Older Men.

Ryan McGrathTerri L BlackwellKristine E EnsrudBrenda M VincentPeggy M Cawthon

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2022)

Asymmetric HGS could be a novel risk factor for falls and fractures that is more feasible to measure than LEP. Fall risk assessments should consider evaluating muscle function, including HGS asymmetry.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
middle aged
cardiovascular disease
skeletal muscle
physical activity
type diabetes