Table 5 Height-adjusted handgrip strength (kg) of the dominant hand in women, categorized in age groups
From: Handgrip strength in old and oldest old Swiss adults – a cross-sectional study
Age (years) | 75–79 | 80–84 | 85–89 | 90–99 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Women | ||||
mean of 3 trials | 21.0 ± 3.9 | 18.2 ± 3.0 | 18.0 ± 3.7 | 15.4 ± 4.6 |
max of 3 trials | 22.2 ± 4.0 | 19.7 ± 3.0 | 19.0 ± 3.8 | 16.5 ± 4.7 |