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Reference Values for Handgrip Strength in the Basque Country Elderly Population.

Xabier Río¹, Arkaitz Larrinaga-Undabarrena¹, Aitor Coca¹

¹Faculty of Psychology and Education, Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, University of Deusto, 48007 Bizkaia, Spain.

|December 1, 2020

Summary

Strength training helps maintain muscle mass and strength as people age. This study established handgrip strength (HGS) reference values for the Basque population, showing higher strength in men and the effectiveness of health programs.

Keywords:

elderly handgrip strength health-promoting physical activity weakness

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Published on: July 5, 2017

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Exercise Physiology
Public Health

Background:

Age-related decline in muscle mass, strength, and function is a significant concern.
Strength training is the primary recommended intervention to counteract these age-related changes.
Establishing population-specific reference values for functional measures like handgrip strength is crucial for health assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine reference values for handgrip strength (HGS) in the Basque Country population.
To compare these HGS values with those of other global populations.
To evaluate the impact of a health-promoting program on HGS in adults and older adults.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involving 1869 participants from a health-promoting program in Bilbao.
Handgrip strength (HGS) was measured using a digital dynamometer.
Anthropometric data were collected using a Tanita device to analyze mean values by age and sex.

Main Results:

Significant differences in HGS were observed between men (32.4 ± 6.6 kg) and women (20.1 ± 4.7 kg) across all age groups (p < 0.001).
Weak HGS cut-off points varied by age and sex, ranging from 31.0 to 23.8 kg for men and 18.9 to 12.4 kg for women.
Comparison with other populations indicated potential benefits from the health-promoting program, with participants showing better HGS values as they aged.

Conclusions:

The study provides essential reference HGS values for the Basque population, stratified by age and sex.
Participation in health-promoting programs may contribute to maintaining or improving HGS in older adults.
These findings can inform clinical practice and public health strategies aimed at mitigating age-related muscle decline.