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Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation

Behavioral Health Sciences

Big Data

Lifestyle Medicine

Measurement

Grip Strength Decline in Healthy Aging: Reference Values for Rate and Percentage Change

Presenting Author(s)

Inga Wang, PhD, OTR

Professor
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Non-presenting Author(s)

Chiung-ju Liu, PhD, OTR/L

Associate Professor
University of Florida
Sheng-Che Yen, PhD, PT

Clinical Professor
Northeastern University
Hui-Wen Lin, PhD

Associate Professor
Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan MedicalUniversity, Taichung, Taiwan
Stephen Hou, PhD, MB(ASCP)SCYM, MLS(ASCPi)

Clinical Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Presenting Author(s)

Cameron J. Lee, B.S.

PhD Student, School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Non-presenting Author(s)

Dawuud Abubakar, BSN, RN

PhD Student
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Mohammad H. Rahman, PhD

Professor
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Learning Objectives:

Describe the age-related trajectory of grip strength development and decline across the lifespan, based on data from the NIH Toolbox study.
Differentiate the rate and percentage change in grip strength by age, gender, and hand dominance from early childhood through older adulthood.
Interpret normative reference values for grip strength decline to support screening, health monitoring, and early intervention strategies for sarcopenia and frailty.