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Strength, power and related functional ability of healthy people aged 65-89 years.

SKELTON, DAWN A., GREIG, CAROLYN A., DAVIES, JANET M., YOUNG, ARCHIE·1994·Age and Ageing

Abstract

This cross-sectional study was designed to examine the effects of healthy ageing on muscle strength, power, and potentially related functional ability. Subjects were recruited through local and national newspapers and inclusion was based on strict health criteria, by questionnaire. Isometric knee extensor, isometric elbow flexor and handgrip strength, leg extensor power, timed rise from a low chair, lifting a weighted bag on to a surface, and stepping unaided on to boxes of different heights were measured in 50 men and 50 women, evenly distributed over the age range 65-89 years. The differences in isometric strength and leg extensor power over the age range were equivalent to 'losses' of 1-2% per annum and approximately 3 1/2% per annum, respectively. The decline of explosive power was faster than the decline of knee extensor strength in men (p = 0.0001), but not significantly so in women (p = 0.08). Power standardized for body weight influenced chair rise time and step height. Isometric knee extensor strength standardized for body weight influenced chair rise time.

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Authors
SKELTON, D. A., GREIG, C. A., DAVIES, J. M., & YOUNG, A.
Affiliations
  • The Royal Free Hospital (GB)
  • King's College London (GB)
Venue
Age and Ageing
Published
1994
Volume
23
Issue
5
Pages
371-377
ISSN
  • 0002-0729 (ISSN-L)
  • 1468-2834
OpenAlex
W2128829364
Cited by
934
References
30
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.39
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Age and Ageing (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • University of Birmingham Research Portal (University of Birmingham) (submittedVersion)
  • ResearchOnline (Glasgow Caledonian University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Geriatrics and Gerontology › Frailty in Older Adults
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
Keywords
healthy aging, muscle strength, muscle power, functional capacity, older adults, isometric strength, quadriceps strength, elbow flexor strength, grip strength, leg extensor power, explosive power, sex differences, age-related decline
MeSH terms
Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Aging, Body Height, Body Weight, Female, Humans, Isometric Contraction, Male, Physical Fitness, Reference Values, Range of Motion, Articular, Hand Strength

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