Handgrip Strength and Muscle Mass Indices in the Assessment of Muscle Strength and Muscle Mass Parameters in Women Aged 65-75 Years with Low Physical Activity - PubMed
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- #older women
- #sarcopenia
- #handgrip strength
- The study evaluates associations between body composition, handgrip strength (HGS), and physical activity in women aged 65-75 years with low physical activity.
- 75% of participants were overweight or obese, 62.1% had reduced Skeletal Muscle Index (SMI), and 78.0% had low HGS (<20 kg).
- Women with normal SMI showed significantly higher HGS values, indicating a link between muscle mass and strength.
- HGS correlated positively with lean body mass and SMI but not with BMI, supporting its role as a functional marker independent of BMI.
- Participants achieving ≥5000 steps/day had higher muscle mass indices and strength, suggesting the benefits of increased physical activity.
- The study highlights the prevalence of unfavorable body composition and reduced muscle strength in older women, emphasizing the importance of monitoring these parameters.