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Alley, D.E., Shardell, M.D., Peters, K.W., et al. (2014) Grip Strength Cutpoints for the Identification of Clinically Relevant Weakness. The Journals of Gerontology Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 69, 559-566. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glu011

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• TITLE: Optimal Cutoffs of Grip Strength for Definition as Weakness in the Elderly

  AUTHORS: Renwei Dong, Qi Guo, Jiazhong Wang

  KEYWORDS: Cutoffs, Elderly People, Grip Strength, Weakness

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, Vol.2 No.9, November 25, 2014

  ABSTRACT: Objective:To indentify Optimal cutoffs of grip strength for definition as weakness in the elderly. Methods: Our study population comprised 1317 subjects (mean ± SD age: 67.6 ± 6.0 years; 44.3% men) from the Hangu area of Tianjin, China. Data collection includes general physical examination, biochemical indicators and questionnaire. Mobility limitation was defined as a 4-m walking speed