Body mass index (BMI) is one of the most commonly used anthropometric measurements.
BMI is measured by dividing an individual's weight by their height. In the elderly, the aging …

The measurement of handgrip strength (HGS) is an indicator of an individual's overall
strength and can serve as a predictor of morbidity and mortality. This study aims to …

Background: Patients' recovery after surgery is the major concern for all perioperative
clinicians. This study aims to minimize the side effects of peri-operative surgical stress and …

BACKGROUND: Handgrip strength is a measurement of upper extremity functionality and an
indicator of overall physical ability. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to compare …

Background Hand grip strength (HGS) is a fast, useful, and inexpensive outcome predictor of
nutritional status and muscular function assessment. Numerous demographic and …

Objectives. Handgrip strength (HS) is a risk factor of all‐cause mortality and cardiovascular
diseases. However, the influencing factors and mechanisms contributing to this correlation …

Abstract Introduction/Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the grip
strength values obtained under 4 postures, and to identify the position providing the …

Continuous health care and the measurement of health-related physical fitness (HRPF) is
necessary for prevention against chronic diseases; however, HRPF measurements …

Background: Handgrip is a predictor of physical fitness, hand functions, and nutritional
status. It is affected by many factors including age, sex, body mass index, and hand …

The assessment of the strength and muscle mass of the hand-finger segment are reliable
indicators of health and predictors of cardiometabolic risk in the adult population. However …