Evaluating Additional Aspects of Muscle Function with a Digital Handgrip Dynamometer and Accelerometer for Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults: A Pilot Study
Year: 2020
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Handgrip dynamometers are used to assess handgrip strength (HGS), and low HGS is linked to poor cognitive function. Although HGS is a reliable measure of muscle function, it is only measuring maximal grip force. Other aspects of muscle function such as force control, fatigability, and steadiness are unaccounted for in current HGS protocols. This pilot study sought to determine the role of maximal HGS, submaximal HGS force control, HGS fatigability, and HGS neuromuscular steadiness on cognitive function in older adults. Our findings indicate that these additional HGS measurements could factor into detecting poorer cognitive functioning, while also evolving HGS protocols.
DOI: 10.3233/adr-200225
Authors: Lukus Klawitter, Sean J. Mahoney, Lindsey Dahl, Kyle J. Hackney, Stephen D. Herrmann, Bradley Edwards, Ryan McGrath
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology (medical)
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: North Dakota State University
OpenAlex ID: W3107911530