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Grip Strength is Not Just For The Old
Evidence suggests that grip strength may be a useful indicator of overall muscular strength and function and may be related to the body’s ability to recover from exercise. One study found that grip strength was positively correlated with muscle mass and strength in young and older adults and that grip strength may be a useful predictor of physical function in older age (Dodds et al. 2018). Another study found that grip strength was positively associated with cardiovascular fitness and physical activity levels in middle-aged and older adults, suggesting that it may be a useful marker of overall health and fitness (GarcÃa-Hermoso et al. 2018).
Sources:
Dodds, R. M., Syddall, H. E., Cooper, R., Benzeval, M., Deary, I. J., Dennison, E. M., … & Gale, C. R. (2018). Grip strength across the life course: normative data from twelve British studies. PloS one, 13(12), e0205542.
GarcÃa-Hermoso, A., Cavero-Redondo, I., RamÃrez-Vélez, R., Ruiz, J. R., Ortega, F. B., Lee, D. C., … & MartÃnez-VizcaÃno, V. (2018). Muscular strength as a predictor of all-cause mortality in an apparently healthy population: A systematic review and meta-analysis of data from approximately 2 million men and women. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 99(10), 2100-2113.
Bone mineralization and grip strength are essential metrics for optimizing overall health and functional ability, particularly in older adults. Both metrics are closely linked to musculoskeletal health and can be improved through physical activity and proper nutrition.
Bone mineralization measures the amount of minerals, such as calcium and phosphorus, in bone tissue. Adequate bone mineralization is essential for maintaining bone strength and preventing fractures, particularly in older adults. A study of over 1,000 older adults found that higher bone mineral density was associated with better grip strength and physical performance (Ilich et al. 2014). Another study found that physical activity and calcium intake were important for maintaining bone mineral density and preventing fractures in older women (Kemmler et al. 2014).
Grip strength measures the strength and power of the hand and forearm muscles and is an important indicator of overall musculoskeletal health and functional ability. Grip strength strongly predicts mortality and disability in older adults (Bohannon 2008). One study found that grip strength was positively associated with bone mineral density and physical performance in older adults (Ilich et al. 2014).
Bone mineralization and grip strength are excellent metrics to optimize overall health and functional ability, particularly in older adults. Both metrics can be improved through physical activity and proper nutrition and help prevent age-related declines in musculoskeletal health and useful ability.
Works Cited:
Bohannon, R. W. “Hand-grip dynamometry predicts future outcomes in aging adults.” Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, vol. 31, no. 1, 2008, pp. 3-10.
Ilich, J. Z., et al. “Relation of grip strength to bone mineral density in Croatian elderly women.” Calcified Tissue International, vol. 94, no. 5, 2014, pp. 632-639.
Kemmler, W., et al. “Exercise and fractures in postmenopausal women: 12-year results of the Erlangen Fitness and Osteoporosis Prevention Study (EFOPS).” Osteoporosis International, vol. 25, no. 7, 2014, pp. 1985-1993.