Evaluation of Factors Influencing Handgrip Strength Asymmetry in Older Peruvian Adults

Autor: Alba Zevallos, Renzo Pajuelo-Vásquez, Kiara Camacho-Caballero, Rodrigo Corcuera-Ciudad, Paola Goicochea-Romero, Wendy Gutiérrez-Baca, Diego Chambergo-Michilot, José F. Parodi, Fernando M. Runzer-Colmenares
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research, Vol 28, Iss 2, Pp 184-191 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2508-4798
2508-4909
DOI: 10.4235/agmr.23.0194
Popis: 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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