Table 4 Measurement characteristics and results of handgrip strength in community-dwelling older adults, according to studies conducted in different populations
From: Handgrip strength values of Portuguese older adults: a population based study
Study (year) | Country | Age range (years) | Type of dynamometer | Measurement/hand examined | Mean value of handgrip strength (Kgf) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Women | Men | |||||
Leong et al. [20] (2016) | Sweden and Poland (2456) | [61–70] | Jamar hydraulic | Maximum value of three measurements/both hands | 25.0(b) | 41.0(b) |
Veronese et al. [21] (2016) | Italy (2096) | [65–103] | Jamar hydraulic | Maximum value of three measurements/both hands | 20.5(b) | 32.7(b) |
Tveter et al. [22] (2014) | Norway (159) | [61–70] | Hydraulic dynamometer (not specify) | Mean of two measurements/ both hands | 24.3 (L) 24.1 (R) | 41.2 (L) 41.2 (R) |
Spruit et al. [23] (2013) | United Kingdom(a) | [65–73] | Jamar hydraulic | Mean of three measurements/ both hands | 20.9 (L) 23.1 (R) | 35.9 (L) 38.0 (R) |
Kenny et al. [24] (2013) | Ireland(a) | [65–85] | Baseline hydraulic | Maximum value of two measurements/both hands | 19.2 (b) | 31.3(b) |
Ribom et al. [25] (2011) | Sweden (999 men) | [70–80] | Jamar hydraulic | Mean of two measurements/ both hands | ---- | 40.2 (L) 41.1 (R) |
Günther et al. [26] (2008) | Germany (258) | [60–95] | Baseline hydraulic | Mean of three measurements/ both hands | 20.0 (L) 21.0 (R) | 35.3 (L) 38.0 (R) |
Frederiksen et al. [27] (2006) | Denmark(a) | [65–75] | Smedley mechanical | Maximum value of three measurements/both hands | 23.0(b) | 38.0(b) |
Luna-Heredia et al. [28] (2005) | Spain (225) | [65–97] | Baseline and Grip-D dynamometer | Maximum value of three measurements/both hands | 16.0 (ND) 17.9 (D) | 27.1 (ND) 29.4 (D) |
Mean of three measurements/ both hands | 15.1 (ND) 16.7 (D) | 25.6 (ND) 27.8 (D) | ||||
Cote et al. [29] (2014) | United States (95) | ≥ 60 | Jamar hydraulic | Maximum value of measurements/both hands | 29.2 (L) 30.1 (R) | 46.1 (L) 50.0 (R) |
Al Snih et al. [30] (2002) | Mexico (2488) | ≥ 65 | Jamar hydraulic | Maximum value of two measurements/dominant hand | 18.2 (D) | 28.4 (D) |
Mancilla et al. [31] (2016) | Chile (1047) | [60–91] | Jamar hydraulic | Maximum value of two measurements/both hands | 16.8 (L) 17.7 (R) | 29.9 (L) 31.2 (R) |
Schlüssel et al. [32] (2008) | Brazil (567) | ≥ 60 | Jamar hydraulic | Maximum value of three measurements/both hands | 18.7 (L) 19.7 (R) | 32.0 (L) 34.3 (R) |
Zeng et al. [33] (2016) | China (461) | ≥ 60 | Hand dynamometer (WCS-II, Beijing) | Maximum value of two measurements/both hands | 21.6 (b) | 34.0 (b) |
Massy-Westropp et al. [34] (2011) | Australia (a) | ≥ 60 | Jamar hydraulic | Mean of three measurements/both hands | 21.0 (L) 22.0 (R) | 35.0 (L) 36.5 (R) |