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Handgrip Strength Asymmetry and Weakness Are Differentially Associated with Functional Limitations in Older Americans

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  • Kyle Collins

    (Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105, USA)

  • Nathaniel Johnson

    (Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105, USA)

  • Lukus Klawitter

    (Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105, USA)

  • Roman Waldera

    (Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105, USA)

  • Sherri Stastny

    (Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105, USA)

  • William J. Kraemer

    (Department of Human Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA)

  • Bryan Christensen

    (Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105, USA)

  • Ryan McGrath

    (Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105, USA)

Abstract

Background: Handgrip strength (HGS) is a convent measure of strength capacity and associated with several age-related health conditions such as functional disability. Asymmetric strength between limbs has been linked to diminished function. Therefore, both HGS asymmetry and weakness could be associated with functional disability. We examined the associations of HGS asymmetry and weakness on functional limitations in a nationally representative sample of older Americans. Methods : Data were analyzed from 2689 adults ≥ 60 years who participated in the 2011–2012 and 2013–2014 waves of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Weakness was defined as HGS < 26 kg for men and < 16 kg for women. Asymmetry was determined from the ratio of the dominant and non-dominant HGS. Those with HGS ratio 0.9–1.1 were considered as having HGS symmetry, and those outside this range had asymmetry. Results: Compared to those with symmetric HGS and were not weak, those with weakness alone, and both weakness and HGS asymmetry had 2.47 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.14–5.35) and 3.93 (CI: 1.18–13.07) greater odds for functional limitations, respectively. However, HGS asymmetry alone was not associated with functional limitations (odds ratio: 0.80; CI: 0.62–1.03). Conclusion: The use of HGS asymmetry in protocols could improve the prognostic value of handgrip dynamometers.

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  • Kyle Collins & Nathaniel Johnson & Lukus Klawitter & Roman Waldera & Sherri Stastny & William J. Kraemer & Bryan Christensen & Ryan McGrath, 2020. "Handgrip Strength Asymmetry and Weakness Are Differentially Associated with Functional Limitations in Older Americans," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(9), pages 1-11, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:9:p:3231-:d:354528
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    1. Marianne Huebner & Bryan Riemann & Andrew Hatchett, 2023. "Grip Strength and Sports Performance in Competitive Master Weightlifters," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(3), pages 1-12, January.
    2. Danilo Bondi & Giulia Prete & Gianluca Malatesta & Claudio Robazza, 2020. "Laterality in Children: Evidence for Task-Dependent Lateralization of Motor Functions," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(18), pages 1-13, September.
    3. Faisal Asiri & Snehil Dixit & Saud F. Alsubaie & Kumar Gular & Adel Alshahrani & Ravi Shankar Reddy & Ajay Prashad Gautam & Jaya Shanker Tedla, 2022. "Comparison of Neck Circumference, Waist Circumference, and Skinfold Thickness in Measuring the Subcutaneous Fat Distribution and Their Association with Handgrip Strength: Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(21), pages 1-8, November.

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