The authors thank the participants of our study. We are also grateful to the staff of The Central Hospital of Wuhan and Wuhan Polytechnic University for their comprehension and assistance during data collection.; Wuhan Polytechnic University
机构署名:
本校为第一且通讯机构
院系归属:
医学与健康学院
摘要:
PURPOSE: This study evaluated whether anthropometric measurements and the five times sit-to-stand test could be used to identify dynapenia. The cut-off values of accurate screening tools for identifying dynapenia were also established. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on individuals ≥ 60 years old (N = 529). All participants underwent handgrip strength measurement, anthropometric measurements and the five times sit-to-stand test. The participants whose handgrip strength was < 28 kg for men and < 18 kg for ...