Title: Grip strength measurement in older adults in Taiwan: A comparison of three testing positions
Abstract: Australasian Journal on AgeingVolume 33, Issue 4 p. 278-282 Brief Report Grip strength measurement in older adults in Taiwan: A comparison of three testing positions Wan-Chun Liao, Wan-Chun Liao Graduate Institute of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, TaiwanSearch for more papers by this authorChun-Hou Wang, Chun-Hou Wang School of Physical Therapy, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan Physical Therapy Room, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, TaiwanSearch for more papers by this authorShu-Yuan Yu, Shu-Yuan Yu Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, TaiwanSearch for more papers by this authorLi-Yuan Chen, Li-Yuan Chen School of Physical Therapy, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan Physical Therapy Room, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, TaiwanSearch for more papers by this authorChing-Yi Wang, Corresponding Author Ching-Yi Wang School of Physical Therapy & Centre for Education and Research on Geriatrics and Gerontology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan Physical Therapy Room, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, TaiwanCorrespondence to: Professor Ching-Yi Wang, School of Physical Therapy & Center for Education and Research on Geriatrics and Gerontology, Chung Shan Medical University. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author Wan-Chun Liao, Wan-Chun Liao Graduate Institute of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, TaiwanSearch for more papers by this authorChun-Hou Wang, Chun-Hou Wang School of Physical Therapy, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan Physical Therapy Room, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, TaiwanSearch for more papers by this authorShu-Yuan Yu, Shu-Yuan Yu Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, TaiwanSearch for more papers by this authorLi-Yuan Chen, Li-Yuan Chen School of Physical Therapy, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan Physical Therapy Room, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, TaiwanSearch for more papers by this authorChing-Yi Wang, Corresponding Author Ching-Yi Wang School of Physical Therapy & Centre for Education and Research on Geriatrics and Gerontology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan Physical Therapy Room, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, TaiwanCorrespondence to: Professor Ching-Yi Wang, School of Physical Therapy & Center for Education and Research on Geriatrics and Gerontology, Chung Shan Medical University. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author First published: 24 September 2013 https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12084Citations: 16Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract Aim The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of three commonly used positions on grip strength measurement in older people. Method A total of 249 (113 women, 136 men) older participants, 72.8 ± 6.5 years old, participated in this study. Grip strength (kg) was measured in three positions: (i) the standard posture (sitting, elbow flexed 90°) suggested by the American Society of Hand Therapists; (ii) standing, elbow flexed 90°; and (3) standing, elbow fully extended. Results One-way repeated measures analysis of variance showed that grip strength was significantly greater in the standing position with the elbow fully extended than in the other two positions. Conclusions The grip strengths obtained from the three positions were not all comparable in our community-dwelling older adults. Clinicians and researchers need to be cautious when choosing testing position for assessing and interpreting grip strength results obtained from these positions. Citing Literature Volume33, Issue4December 2014Pages 278-282 RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-09-24
Language: en
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