Hand grip strength, standing balance, and rapid foot tapping in relation to the menopausal transition in Campeche, Mexico.
Lynnette Leidy SievertLaura Huicochea-GómezDiana Cahuich-CamposJane A KentDaniel E BrownPublished in: American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council (2022)
While age is a key predictor of physical function in women aged 40-60 years, menopausal status appears to have additional influences on postural control beyond age alone. Hours spent grinding corn/making tortillas were significantly associated with grip strength among rural women.