Login / Signup

Prevalence and Trends of Handgrip Strength Asymmetry in the United States.

Ryan McGrathJustin J LangBrian C ClarkPeggy M CawthonKennedy BlackJacob KieserBrooklyn J FraserGrant R Tomkinson
Published in: Advances in geriatric medicine and research (2023)
The prevalence of asymmetry was generally high, especially in women and older adults. Ongoing surveillance of strength asymmetry will help monitor trends in muscle dysfunction, guide screening for disablement, identify subpopulations at risk for asymmetry, and inform relevant interventions.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • physical activity
  • public health
  • oxidative stress
  • skeletal muscle
  • metabolic syndrome
  • breast cancer risk