Relationship Between Handgrip Strength and Pulmonary Function in Apparently Healthy Older Women

Abstract

Handgrip strength was positively associated with pulmonary function in a dose-dependent manner. Given the health implications of pulmonary function, timely detection of weaker handgrip strength in older people may be useful in assessing potential pulmonary function impairment.

Relationship between pulmonary function and physical performance among community‐living people: results from Look‐up 7+ study

“…These previous studies were conducted in older patients in hospitals and/or nursing homes, not in community‐dwelling subjects, and had mostly small sample sizes. Nevertheless, few studies have explored lung function in healthy subjects . Our survey is the first assessing pulmonary and physical function in a general and in a large sample of non‐selected population.…”

“…Nevertheless, few studies have explored lung function in healthy subjects. 25,27,28 Our survey is the first assessing pulmonary and physical function in a general and in a large sample of non-selected population. In this respect, the Look-up 7+ project provided a unique opportunity to assess this relationship among subjects of any age and gender entered exhibition hall and/or shopping centre to visit stands and not to do a lifestyle interview and a health evaluation.…”

“…In conclusion, based on this observation, muscle strength, physical performance, and pulmonary function should be recommended as the method of choice for the early detection of individuals at risk of probable sarcopenia and at the same time to better characterize the severity of sarcopenia status. 27,31,32 Finally, despite extensive research efforts, the mechanism responsible for the interaction between muscle strength, muscle function, and pulmonary performance has not been completely elucidated. A greater understanding of the mechanisms that impair muscle quality may reveal targets for intervention aimed at improving mobility and preventing disability in late life.…”

Muscle mass adjustment method affects association of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity with metabolic syndrome

“…Handgrip strength was reported to be associated with respiratory muscle strength by our group . Recently, handgrip strength was shown to be correlated with respiratory function in a large cross‐sectional study including 605 community‐dwelling women aged ≥65 years without chronic diseases or pulmonary disease …”

Frailty and Pulmonary Function in Older Women

“…Eric Reines, Eric Ruby, and Roger Kligler 1 for their engagement in our commentary on the social causes of rational suicide in older adults. 2 We agree that rational suicide has been debated and explored through the ages. However, the legalization of physician-assisted death in several American states, Canada, and European countries over the past few decades has brought this topic to the forefront of public consciousness and prompted dialogue and debate around these issues more so than in the past.…”