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Zhou S, Si H, Wu L, Liu Y, Peng L, Li M, Shen B. Association between handgrip strength weakness and asymmetry with incident hip fracture among older Chinese adults. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2024; 122:105385. [PMID: 38417298 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2024.105385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND To evaluate the association between handgrip strength (HGS) weakness and asymmetry with incident hip fracture among older Chinese adults. METHODS Data was obtained from the 2011 and 2015 waves of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). HGS weakness was defined as maximal HGS 〈 28 kg in men and < 18 kg in women. HGS asymmetry was defined as the HGS ratio < 0.9 or 〉 1.1. Participants were categorized into normal HGS, weakness only, asymmetry only, and both weakness and asymmetry. Given the sex differences in HGS, the association between HGS weakness and asymmetry was analyzed by sex using the multivariable logistic regression models. RESULTS A total of 4789 participants aged ≥ 60 years old without hip fracture at baseline were included in the final analysis. Over the four-year follow-up, there were 152 (3.17 %) participants having incident hip fractures, of which 69 (2.90 %) were men and 83 (3.45 %) were women. Compared to the normal group, men with both weakness and asymmetry had a significantly higher risk of incident hip fracture in the fully adjusted model (adjusted odds ratio (OR): 2.31, 95 % confidence interval (CI):1.17-4.52). There was no significant association between HGS asymmetry and weakness with hip fracture in women. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicated that among the Chinese population, men with both HGS weakness and asymmetry were associated with increased odds of hip fracture, while no significant association was observed in women.
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- Shengliang Zhou
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Zhu Y, Chi K, Wang J. Mendelian randomization study on association between grip strength and BMD in different age groups. J Bone Miner Metab 2024:10.1007/s00774-024-01519-1. [PMID: 38884649 DOI: 10.1007/s00774-024-01519-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to use the Mendelian randomization study method to verify the causal relationship between grip strength and bone mineral density (BMD) in different ages and different parts of the body. MATERIALS AND METHODS The analysis was based on pooled data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Hand grip strength (right) was used as the exposure variable and total body bone mineral density (BMD) of different age groups was used as the outcome variable. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms highly correlated with exposure variables were used as instrumental variables. The inverse variance weighted (IVW) method was used as the primary analysis method, and the Mendelian randomization Egger (MR-Egger) regression and weighted median methods were used as supplementary evidence for the IVW results. Horizontal pleiotropy and heterogeneity tests were conducted to ensure the stability of the results. RESULTS Analyzing the GWAS data on osteoporosis as the outcome variable, the IVW analysis showed that osteoporosis risk was associated with decreased grip strength in the 45-60 age group and the risk of declining lumbar spine BMD was associated with decreased grip strength. However, there was no significant correlation between the risk of osteoporosis in other age groups and changes in grip strength. CONCLUSION A causal relationship exists between decreased grip strength and osteoporosis risk in people aged 45-60 years. The risk of BMD declining in the lumbar spine was associated with reduced grip strength.
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- Yingying Zhu
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhong Shan, 528400, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.3, Kangxin Road, Zhong Shan, 528400, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhong Shan, 528400, Guangdong Province, China
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Zevallos A, Pajuelo-Vásquez R, Camacho-Caballero K, Corcuera-Ciudad R, Goicochea-Romero P, Gutiérrez-Baca W, Chambergo-Michilot D, Parodi JF, Runzer-Colmenares FM. Evaluation of Factors Influencing Handgrip Strength Asymmetry in Older Peruvian Adults. Ann Geriatr Med Res 2024; 28:184-191. [PMID: 38486469 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.23.0194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sarcopenia is a musculoskeletal disease involving the reduction of muscle mass, strength, and performance. Handgrip strength (HGS) measurements included in frailty assessments are great biomarkers of aging and are related to functional deficits. We assessed the association between potential influencing factors and HGS asymmetry in older Peruvian adults. METHODS We used a database of the Peruvian Naval Medical Center "Cirujano Santiago Távara" located in Callao, Peru. All the patients included were ≥60 years old and had an HGS measurement in the dominant and non-dominant hand. RESULTS From a total of 1,468 patients, 74.66% had HGS asymmetry. After adjustment, calf circumference weakness (adjusted prevalence ratio [aPR]=1.08; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.01-1.15), falls risk (aPR = 1.08; 95% CI, 1.02-1.16), and an altered Lawton index (aPR=0.92; 95% CI, 0.84-0.99) were associated with HGS asymmetry. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that HGS asymmetry should be measured along with other geriatric assessments used to evaluate health outcomes in the elderly to enhance health promotion and prevention aimed at preserving muscle strength to curb functional limitations in the elderly.
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- Alba Zevallos
- CHANGE Research Working Group, Carrera de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú
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- CHANGE Research Working Group, Carrera de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú
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- CHANGE Research Working Group, Carrera de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú
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- CHANGE Research Working Group, Carrera de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú
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- CHANGE Research Working Group, Carrera de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú
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- CHANGE Research Working Group, Carrera de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú
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- CHANGE Research Working Group, Carrera de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú
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- Centro de Investigación del Envejecimiento (CIEN), Facultad de Medicina Humana, Universidad de San Martín de Porres, Lima, Perú
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- CHANGE Research Working Group, Carrera de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú
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Guo T, Zhang F, Xiong L, Huang Z, Zhang X, Wan J, Mo J. Association of Handgrip Strength with Hip Fracture and Falls in Community-dwelling Middle-aged and Older Adults: A 4-Year Longitudinal Study. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:1051-1063. [PMID: 38485456 PMCID: PMC11062856 DOI: 10.1111/os.14029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Hip fracture and falls are significant health concerns. Handgrip strength (HGS) is closely associated with overall muscle strength and physical health. However, the longitudinal relationship between HGS and the risk of hip fractures and falls remains unclear, particularly regarding gender differences. This longitudinal study aimed to investigate the association between HGS and the risk of hip fracture and falls in individuals aged 45 years and above, considering gender-specific differences over a 4-year period. METHODS This study included 10,092 participants (4471 men and 5621 women) aged 45 years and above from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Incidents of hip fractures and falls were recorded during a 4-year follow-up, along with various demographic and clinical factors. Participants were categorized into five groups based on their HGS quintiles. Logistic regression models were employed to estimate adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to assess the relationship between HGS and hip fracture/fall risk. RESULTS During the 4-year follow-up period, 223 cases of hip fracture (2.2%) and 1831 cases of falls (18.1%) were documented. Notably, higher HGS demonstrated a strong inverse association with the risk of hip fracture in both males and females (p < 0.05). In comparison to the lowest HGS quintile, the adjusted odds ratios (ORs) for hip fracture were 0.46 (0.27-0.78) for the total population, 0.4 (0.19-0.81) for males and 0.48 (0.23-0.98) for females in the highest HGS quintile. Furthermore, a profound and statistically significant negative correlation between HGS and falls was detected (p < 0.05). The adjusted ORs for falls in the highest HGS quintile, compared to the lowest quintile, were 0.62 (0.51-0.76) in the overall population, 0.59 (0.44-0.78) in males, and 0.78 (0.62-0.99) in females. CONCLUSION Our findings highlight the significant inverse association between HGS and the risk of hip fracture and falls in both males and females aged 45 years and above. Assessing handgrip strength may serve as a valuable tool for predicting fracture and fall risk.
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- Tianting Guo
- Department of OrthopedicsGanzhou Hospital of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Ganzhou Municipal Hospital)GanzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical UniversityGanzhouChina
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Second Clinical Medical CollegeJinan University (Shenzhen People's Hospital)ShenzhenChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsGanzhou Hospital of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Ganzhou Municipal Hospital)GanzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGanzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical UniversityGanzhouChina
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Vendrami C, Shevroja E, Gonzalez Rodriguez E, Gatineau G, Elmers J, Reginster J, Harvey NC, Lamy O, Hans D. Muscle parameters in fragility fracture risk prediction in older adults: A scoping review. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 2024; 15:477-500. [PMID: 38284511 PMCID: PMC10995267 DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.13418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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Half of osteoporotic fractures occur in patients with normal/osteopenic bone density or at intermediate or low estimated risk. Muscle measures have been shown to contribute to fracture risk independently of bone mineral density. The objectives were to review the measurements of muscle health (muscle mass/quantity/quality, strength and function) and their association with incident fragility fractures and to summarize their use in clinical practice. This scoping review follows the PRISMA-ScR guidelines for reporting. Our search strategy covered the three overreaching concepts of 'fragility fractures', 'muscle health assessment' and 'risk'. We retrieved 14 745 references from Medline Ovid SP, EMBASE, Web of Science Core Collection and Google Scholar. We included original and prospective studies on community-dwelling adults aged over 50 years that analysed an association between at least one muscle parameter and incident fragility fractures. We systematically extracted 17 items from each study, including methodology, general characteristics and results. Data were summarized in tables and graphically presented in adjusted forest plots. Sixty-seven articles fulfilled the inclusion criteria. In total, we studied 60 muscle parameters or indexes and 322 fracture risk ratios over 2.8 million person-years (MPY). The median (interquartile range) sample size was 1642 (921-5756), age 69.2 (63.5-73.6) years, follow-up 10.0 (4.4-12.0) years and number of incident fragility fractures 166 (88-277). A lower muscle mass was positively/not/negatively associated with incident fragility fracture in 28 (2.0), 64 (2.5) and 10 (0.2 MPY) analyses. A lower muscle strength was positively/not/negatively associated with fractures in 53 (1.3), 57 (1.7 MPY) and 0 analyses. A lower muscle function was positively/not/negatively associated in 63 (1.9), 45 (1.0 MPY) and 0 analyses. An in-depth analysis shows how each single muscle parameter was associated with each fragility fractures subtype. This review summarizes markers of muscle health and their association with fragility fractures. Measures of muscle strength and function appeared to perform better for fracture risk prediction. Of these, hand grip strength and gait speed are likely to be the most practical measures for inclusion in clinical practice, as in the evaluation of sarcopenia or in further fracture risk assessment scores. Measures of muscle mass did not appear to predict fragility fractures and might benefit from further research, on D3-creatine dilution test, lean mass indexes and artificial intelligence methods.
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- Colin Vendrami
- Interdisciplinary Center of Bone Diseases, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Bone and JointLausanne University Hospital and University of LausanneLausanneSwitzerland
- Internal Medicine Unit, Department of Internal MedicineLausanne University Hospital and University of LausanneLausanneSwitzerland
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Bone Diseases, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Bone and JointLausanne University Hospital and University of LausanneLausanneSwitzerland
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Bone Diseases, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Bone and JointLausanne University Hospital and University of LausanneLausanneSwitzerland
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Bone Diseases, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Bone and JointLausanne University Hospital and University of LausanneLausanneSwitzerland
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- University Library of Medicine, Faculty of Biology and MedicineLausanne University Hospital and University of LausanneLausanneSwitzerland
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- WHO Collaborating Center for Public Health Aspects of Musculo‐Skeletal Health and Ageing, Division of Public Health, Epidemiology and Health EconomicsUniversity of LiègeLiègeBelgium
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology CentreUniversity of SouthamptonSouthamptonUK
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Bone Diseases, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Bone and JointLausanne University Hospital and University of LausanneLausanneSwitzerland
- Internal Medicine Unit, Department of Internal MedicineLausanne University Hospital and University of LausanneLausanneSwitzerland
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Bone Diseases, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Bone and JointLausanne University Hospital and University of LausanneLausanneSwitzerland
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Chen X, Xie L, Xia X, Luo X, Chen J, Zhang J, Li Q, Zhang X, Jiang J, Yang M. Effects of measurement protocols and repetitions on handgrip strength weakness and asymmetry in patients with cancer. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 2024; 15:220-230. [PMID: 38014503 PMCID: PMC10834335 DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.13373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of handgrip strength (HGS) in clinical cancer research is surging. The association between HGS and outcomes in patients with cancer varied across studies, which might be due to the different measurement protocols for HGS. We aimed to answer three questions: (1) Did the use of various protocols for HGS, along with different numbers of repetitions, lead to significant differences in maximum HGS values? (2) If yes, were these differences clinically significant? (3) Did the differences in HGS protocols and repetitions affect the identification of HGS weakness or HGS asymmetry? METHODS We continuously recruited adult patients with solid tumours. Two protocols were used to measure HGS: Method A, following the American Society of Hand Therapists guidelines, and Method B, following the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey guidelines. To analyse HGS, we used the maximal value obtained from either two or three repetitions of the dominant hand or four or six repetitions of both hands. RESULTS We included 497 patients (326 men and 171 women, median age: 58 years). The maximal HGS values, measured with Method B, were significantly higher than those measured by Method A in both men and women, despite repetitions (all P < 0.05). The maximum HGS values were significantly different across the repetition groups, regardless of measurement protocols and sex (all P < 0.01). The protocol-induced differences in maximal HGS values might be clinically meaningful in over 60% of men and 40% of women despite repetitions. The repetition-induced difference was only clinically significant in 4.3-17.8% of men and 4.1-14.6% of women. To identify HGS weakness, using Method A (six repetitions) as the 'gold' standard, the other protocols demonstrated an overall accuracy of 0.923-0.997 in men and 0.965-1 in women. To identify HGS asymmetry, using Method A (six repetitions) as the 'gold' standard, Method B (six repetitions) demonstrated a diagnostic accuracy of 0.972 in men and 0.971 in women. Method A (four repetitions) showed a diagnostic accuracy of 0.837 in men and 0.825 in women, while Method B (four repetitions) showed a diagnostic accuracy of 0.825 in men and 0.807 in women. CONCLUSIONS Both measurement protocols and repetitions significantly affect the maximal HGS values. The identification of HGS weakness is not significantly affected by either protocols or repetitions, while the identification of HGS asymmetry may be affected by different repetitions but not protocols.
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- Xiaoyan Chen
- Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- West China School of Nursing, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Oncology, West China Hospital (Shangjin Nanfu Branch), Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, West China Hospital (Shangjin Nanfu Branch), Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, West China Hospital (Shangjin Nanfu Branch), Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, West China Hospital (Shangjin Nanfu Branch), Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, West China Hospital (Shangjin Nanfu Branch), Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- West China School of Nursing, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Rehabilitation Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Wang Y, Huang Y, Chen X. The relationship between low handgrip strength with or without asymmetry and fall risk among middle-aged and older males in China: evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. Postgrad Med J 2023; 99:1246-1252. [PMID: 37740568 DOI: 10.1093/postmj/qgad085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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PURPOSE This study sought to explore the potential correlation between low handgrip strength (HGS) with or without asymmetry and fall risk in middle-aged and older Chinese adults. METHODS Baseline characteristic data from participants 45+ years of age and data regarding fall events collected from two rounds (2011-2013) of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study were utilized for the present analyses. HGS and HGS asymmetry was defined according to the updated American Society of Hand Therapist. Fall events were identified through self- or proxy-reported details. Logistic regression analyses were employed to gauge the potential relationship between abnormal HGS and fall risk. RESULTS In total, 10 563 participants were enrolled in this analysis, of whom 47.49% (5016/10 563) were male. The proportions of low HGS alone, HGS asymmetry alone, and low HGS with asymmetry were 22.23%, 18.34%, and 22.75%, respectively, in males, but just 3.64%, 35.12%, and 6.62% in females. A total of 693 and 1019 fall events were recorded for male (13.82%) and female (18.37%) participants over the 2-year follow-up period, respectively. Significant differences in fall event incidence among different HGS groups were only observed among males. An adjusted logistic regression analysis model confirmed that low HGS with dominant asymmetry was closely related to fall risk among middle-aged and older males [P = 0.014, odds ratio = 1.332, 95% confidence interval: 1.059-1.676). CONCLUSION These results demonstrated that low HGS with dominant asymmetry is a risk factor linked to increased fall risk among middle-aged and older Chinese males. What is already known on this topic Low HGS or HGS asymmetry is been reported to be linked to an increased risk of falls in middle-aged and older adults; however, little is known about the association between fall risk and low HGS and/or HGS asymmetry. Main messages The prevalence of low HGS alone and low HGS asymmetry in men was significantly higher than in women, while HGS alone asymmetry was more common in women than men. The risk factor for the increased risk of falls in Chinese middle-aged and older men is low and asymmetric HGS, rather than low or asymmetric HGS alone. Low HGS with dominant asymmetry rather than nondominant asymmetry is associated with future fall risk among middle-aged and older Chinese males. Current research questions What is the mechanism for the significant difference in the proportion of abnormal HGS components between the sexes? If female subjects with low HGS and asymmetric HGS were added, would an association be observed between low HGS and asymmetric HGS falls? Is there an association between the severity of asymmetric HGS with weakness and falls?
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- Yilin Wang
- Zigong Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Zigong Psychiatric Research Center , Zigong, Sichuan Province 643020, China
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- Sichuan Research Center of Applied Psychology, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610500, China
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- Zigong Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Zigong Psychiatric Research Center , Zigong, Sichuan Province 643020, China
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Smith MC, O'Loughlin J, Karageorgiou V, Casanova F, Williams GKR, Hilton M, Tyrrell J. The genetics of falling susceptibility and identification of causal risk factors. Sci Rep 2023; 13:19493. [PMID: 37945700 PMCID: PMC10636011 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-44566-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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Falls represent a huge health and economic burden. Whilst many factors are associated with fall risk (e.g. obesity and physical inactivity) there is limited evidence for the causal role of these risk factors. Here, we used hospital and general practitioner records in UK Biobank, deriving a balance specific fall phenotype in 20,789 cases and 180,658 controls, performed a Genome Wide Association Study (GWAS) and used Mendelian Randomisation (MR) to test causal pathways. GWAS indicated a small but significant SNP-based heritability (4.4%), identifying one variant (rs429358) in APOE at genome-wide significance (P < 5e-8). MR provided evidence for a causal role of higher BMI on higher fall risk even in the absence of adverse metabolic consequences. Depression and neuroticism predicted higher risk of falling, whilst higher hand grip strength and physical activity were protective. Our findings suggest promoting lower BMI, higher physical activity as well as psychological health is likely to reduce falls.
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- Matt C Smith
- Genetics of Complex Traits, College of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Genetics of Complex Traits, College of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Genetics of Complex Traits, College of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Genetics of Complex Traits, College of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Public Health and Sports Sciences Department, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- Clinical and Biomedical Science, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- Genetics of Complex Traits, College of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
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Fraser BJ, Blizzard L, Tomkinson GR, McGrath R, Dwyer T, Venn AJ, Magnussen CG. Tracking handgrip strength asymmetry from childhood to mid-life. Acta Paediatr 2023; 112:2408-2417. [PMID: 37531128 PMCID: PMC10952407 DOI: 10.1111/apa.16930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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AIM Determine if asymmetric handgrip strength exists in childhood and adulthood and quantify the degree of tracking of handgrip strength asymmetry over time. METHODS Participants from the Childhood Determinants of Adult Health Study had their right and left handgrip strength measured using handgrip dynamometry in childhood (1985: 9-15 y), young adulthood (2004-06: 26-36 y) and/or mid-adulthood (2014-19: 36-49 y). Handgrip strength asymmetry was calculated as: strongest handgrip strength/strongest handgrip strength on the other hand. Participants were categorised based on the degree of their asymmetry (0.0%-10.0%, 10.1%-20.0%, 20.1%-30.0%, >30.0%). Tracking was quantified using Spearman's correlations and log binomial regression. RESULTS Handgrip strength asymmetry was present in childhood and adulthood (>30.0% asymmetry: childhood = 6%, young adulthood = 3%, mid-adulthood = 4%). Handgrip strength asymmetry did not track between childhood and young- (r = 0.06, 95% CI = -0.02, 0.12) and mid-adulthood (r = 0.01, 95% CI = -0.09, 0.10). Tracking was more apparent between young- and mid-adulthood (r = 0.16, 95% CI = 0.09, 0.22). Participants with >30.0% asymmetry were at greater risk to maintain this status between childhood and young- (RR = 3.53, 95% CI = 1.15, 10.87) and mid-adulthood (RR = 2.14, 95% CI = 0.45, 10.20). CONCLUSION Although handgrip strength asymmetry tracked relatively poorly, asymmetric handgrip strength was apparent in children and adults. Handgrip strength asymmetry does not exclusively affect older adults and should be considered in protocols to better understand its role across the life course.
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- Brooklyn J. Fraser
- Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchUniversity of TasmaniaHobartTasmaniaAustralia
- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA)University of South AustraliaAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchUniversity of TasmaniaHobartTasmaniaAustralia
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA)University of South AustraliaAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA)University of South AustraliaAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia
- Healthy Aging North Dakota (HAND)North Dakota State UniversityFargoNorth DakotaUSA
- Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise SciencesNorth Dakota State UniversityFargoNorth DakotaUSA
- Fargo VA Healthcare SystemFargoNorth DakotaUSA
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- Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchUniversity of TasmaniaHobartTasmaniaAustralia
- The Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive HealthUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
- Murdoch Children's Research InstituteMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesUniversity of MelbourneMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchUniversity of TasmaniaHobartTasmaniaAustralia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchUniversity of TasmaniaHobartTasmaniaAustralia
- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA)University of South AustraliaAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia
- Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular MedicineUniversity of TurkuTurkuFinland
- Centre for Population Health ResearchUniversity of Turku and Turku University HospitalTurkuFinland
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McGrath R, Jurivich DA, Christensen BK, Choi BJ, Langford M, Rhee Y, Tomkinson GR, Hackney KJ. Examining the role of different weakness categories for mobility and future falls in older Americans. Aging Clin Exp Res 2023; 35:2491-2498. [PMID: 37535311 PMCID: PMC10877671 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-023-02516-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recently developed absolute and body size normalized handgrip strength (HGS) cut-points could be used individually and collectively to predict mobility problems and falls. AIMS We examined the associations of (1) each absolute and normalized weakness cut-point, (2) collective weakness categories, and (3) changes in weakness status on future falls in older Americans. METHODS The analytic sample included 11,675 participants from the 2006-2018 waves of the Health and Retirement Study. Falls were self-reported. Men were classified as weak if their HGS was < 35.5-kg (absolute), < 0.45 kg/kg (body mass normalized), or < 1.05 kg/kg/m2 (body mass index normalized). While, women were considered weak if their HGS was < 20.0-kg, < 0.337 kg/kg, or < 0.79 kg/kg/m2. Collective weakness categorized those below 1, 2, or all 3 cut-points. The collective weakness categories were also used to observe changes in weakness status over time. RESULTS Older Americans below each absolute and normalized cut-point had greater odds for future falls: 1.23 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.15-1.32) for absolute weakness, 1.20 (CI 1.11-1.29) for body mass index normalized weakness, and 1.26 (CI 1.17-1.34) for body mass normalized weakness. Persons below 1, 2, or all 3 weakness cut-points had 1.17 (CI 1.07-1.27), 1.29 (CI 1.18-1.40), and 1.36 (CI 1.24-1.48) greater odds for future falls, respectively. Those in some changing weakness categories had greater odds for future falls: 1.26 (CI 1.08-1.48) for persistent and 1.31 (CI 1.11-1.55) for progressive. DISCUSSION Collectively using these weakness cut-points may improve their predictive value. CONCLUSION We recommend HGS be evaluated in mobility and fall risk assessments.
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- Ryan McGrath
- Healthy Aging North Dakota (HAND), North Dakota State University, 1805 NDSU Research Park Dr. N., Fargo, ND, 58102, USA.
- Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA.
- Fargo VA Healthcare System, Fargo, ND, USA.
- Department of Geriatrics, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, USA.
- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition, and Activity (ARENA), Allied Health & Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
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- Department of Geriatrics, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, USA
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- Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA
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- Department of Statistics, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA
- Department of Public Health, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA
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- Healthy Aging North Dakota (HAND), North Dakota State University, 1805 NDSU Research Park Dr. N., Fargo, ND, 58102, USA
- Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA
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- Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition, and Activity (ARENA), Allied Health & Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA
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McGrath R, Lang JJ, Clark BC, Cawthon PM, Black K, Kieser J, Fraser BJ, Tomkinson GR. Prevalence and Trends of Handgrip Strength Asymmetry in the United States. ADVANCES IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE AND RESEARCH 2023; 5:e230006. [PMID: 37502008 PMCID: PMC10373124 DOI: 10.20900/agmr20230006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Background Strength asymmetries are a type of muscle function impairment that is associated with several health conditions. However, the prevalence of these asymmetries among adults from the United States remains unknown. We sought to estimate the prevalence and trends of handgrip strength (HGS) asymmetry in American adults. Methods The unweighted analytic sample included 23,056 persons aged at least 50-years with information on HGS for both hands from the 2006-2016 waves of the Health and Retirement Study. A handgrip dynamometer measured HGS, with the highest recorded values for each hand used to calculate asymmetry. Persons were categorized into the following asymmetry severity categories: (1) >10%, (2) >20.0%, and (3) >30.0%. Survey weights were used to generate nationally-representative asymmetry estimates. Results Overall, there were no statistically significant trends in HGS asymmetry categories over time. The prevalence of HGS asymmetry in the 2014-2016 wave was 53.4% (CI: 52.2-54.4), 26.0% (CI: 25.0-26.9), and 11.7% (CI: 10.9-12.3) for asymmetry at >10%, >20%, and >30%, respectively. HGS asymmetry was generally higher in older Americans compared to middle-aged adults at each wave. In the 2014-2016 wave, >30% asymmetry prevalence was 13.7% (CI: 12.7-14.6) in females and 9.3% (CI: 8.4-10.2) in males. Some differences in asymmetry prevalence by race and ethnicity were observed. Conclusions 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.
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- Ryan McGrath
- Healthy Aging North Dakota (HAND), North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
- Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58108, USA
- Fargo VA Healthcare System, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
- Department of Geriatrics, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA
- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA), University of South Australia, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA), University of South Australia, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
- Centre for Surveillance and Applied Research, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A0K9, Canada
- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N6N5, Canada
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- Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, USA
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, USA
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, USA
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- California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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- Healthy Aging North Dakota (HAND), North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
- Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58108, USA
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- Healthy Aging North Dakota (HAND), North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
- Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58108, USA
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, 7001, Australia
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA), University of South Australia, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
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Chen X, Liu G, Li S, Lin X, Han Z, Hu X, Wu J, Yang M. Handgrip Measurement Method Affects Asymmetry but Not Weakness Identification in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2023; 24:284-291.e3. [PMID: 36423678 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2022.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 recommends different measurement protocols for handgrip strength (HGS). We aimed to explore (1) whether these protocols induce a significant difference in HGS; (2) whether these differences be clinically meaningful; and (3) whether these protocols affect the identification of HGS weakness or asymmetry. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS A total of 356 community-dwelling older adults (mean age 67.9 years; 146 women). METHODS Maximal HGS was measured according to protocols from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (Method A, standing with full elbow extended) and the American Society of Hand Therapists (Method B, sitting with elbow flexed at 90°). HGS was analyzed using the maximal value of 2 or 3 repetitions of the dominant hand or 4 or 6 repetitions of both hands. RESULTS The difference in maximal HGS between Method A and Method B might have clinical meaning in approximately half of the participants. When measured using Method A, respective proportions of individuals with differences in HGS between the 6 repetitions group and the other repetition groups beyond the noninferiority threshold were 42%, 20%, and 25% in men and 39%, 21%, and 17% in women. Using Method B, the corresponding percentages were 25%, 18%, and 6% in men, and 27%, 20%, and 5% in women, respectively. Different protocols did not significantly affect the identification of HGS weakness, as different protocols reached diagnostic accuracies of 0.910 to 0.967 in men and 0.911 to 0.986 in women when using Method A (6 repetitions) as the reference standard. However, different protocols significantly affected the identification of HGS asymmetry, as different protocols had diagnostic accuracies of 0.667 to 0.886 in men and 0.658 to 0.863 in women. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS The different protocols recommended by the AWGS 2019 update significantly affect maximal HGS values and the identification of HGS asymmetry but not HGS weakness.
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- Xiaoyan Chen
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Health Management Department, Shangjin Nanfu Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Health Management Department, Shangjin Nanfu Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Upper Extremity Skeletal Muscle Mass Asymmetry Exacerbated by Shoulder Imbalance in Lenke1A Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11237117. [PMID: 36498691 PMCID: PMC9735978 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11237117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Limb muscle strength asymmetry affects many physical abilities. The present study (1) quantified limb muscle asymmetry in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS); (2) compared AIS patients with major thoracolumbar/lumbar (TL/L) or major thoracic (MT) curves; (3) examined correlations between limb muscle asymmetry and radiographic parameters. Patients with AIS with major TL/L curves (Lenke type 5C) and MT curves (Lenke Type 1A) who underwent posterior spinal fusion at our university hospitals were included. Patients with left hand dominance were excluded. Body composition was measured using whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and asymmetry of left and right side skeletal muscles were evaluated. Upper extremity skeletal muscles on the dominant side were significantly larger than those on the nondominant side in both Lenke1A and 5C groups. The asymmetry of upper extremity skeletal muscles was significantly greater in the Lenke1A group than in the Lenke5C group. Additionally, the size of the asymmetry did not correlate with the magnitude of the major curve and rotational deformation but did correlate with a right shoulder imbalance in the Lenke1A group. These results suggest that in AIS with a constructive thoracic curve, right shoulder imbalance is an independent risk factor for upper extremity skeletal muscle asymmetry.
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Feng Y, Liu J, Si J. Effects of Chinese fitness dancing on lower limb strength and fall risk in middle‐aged and older women: A cross‐sectional study. Nurs Health Sci 2022; 25:80-88. [PMID: 36319470 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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This study sought to identify the effect of Chinese fitness dancing on lower limb strength and fall risk in middle-aged and older women. The MicroFET3 portable muscle strength tester, the FreeStep test system, and tests to evaluate fall risk were used to measure the maximum muscle strength, fall risk index, and static balance ability of extensor muscle groups in the lower limbs. Compared with the irregular exercise group, the maximum muscle strength of extensor muscle groups in the lower limb, five sit-to-stand test timings, fall risk index, static balance ability, and lower limb flexibility did not improve significantly in the 1-year regular exercise group (p > 0.01). However, these indicators were significantly improved in the 10-year regular exercise group compared with the 1-year regular exercise group (p < 0.01). Long-term regular participation in Chinese fitness dancing significantly increased muscle strength in the lower limbs and effectively lowered the fall risk index in middle-aged and older women. Thus, long-term regular participation in Chinese fitness dancing can be used as a preventive measure to increase muscle strength in the lower limbs and reduce the risk of falls in middle-aged and older women.
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- Yan Feng
- Department of Physical Education Luliang University Luliang Shanxi Province China
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- Department of Physical Education Luliang University Luliang Shanxi Province China
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- Department of Physical Education Luliang University Luliang Shanxi Province China
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Matsuno S, Yoshimura A, Yoshiike T, Morita S, Fujii Y, Honma M, Ozeki Y, Kuriyama K. Toe grip force of the dominant foot is associated with fall risk in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study. J Foot Ankle Res 2022; 15:42. [PMID: 35637529 PMCID: PMC9150341 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-022-00548-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
It is unclear whether the toe grip force (TGF) of the dominant foot (DF) and the lower limb function asymmetry (LLFA) in older adults are associated with fall risk. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of lower limb properties (such as TGF, muscle strength, and plantar sensation) on the risk of falls in older adults, while considering the foot dominance and asymmetry of lower limb function.
Methods
This study was a cross-sectional study. We determined whether the lower limb function of the DF and non-dominant foot (non-DF) and LLFA had any effect on the fall risk in 54 older adults (mean ± standard deviation: 72.2 ± 6.0, range: 60–87 years). We examined the participants’ fall history, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score, lower limb function, and LLFA. To determine fall risk factors, we performed logistic regression analysis, with presence or absence of falls as the dependent variable.
Results
The independent variables were age, sex, MMSE score, two-point discrimination of the heel (non-DF) as plantar sensation index, and the TGF of both feet. Only the TGF of the DF was identified as a risk factor for falls (p < 0.05).
Conclusions
In older adults, clinicians should focus on the TGF of the DF as a risk factor for falls.
Trial registration
This study was retrospectively registered. https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-bin/ctr/ctr_up_rec_f1.cgi.
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McGrath R, Lang JJ, Ortega FB, Chaput JP, Zhang K, Smith J, Vincent B, Piñero JC, Garcia MC, Tomkinson GR. Handgrip Strength Asymmetry is Associated with Slow Gait Speed and Poorer Standing Balance in Older Americans. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2022; 102:104716. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2022.104716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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