Lower grip strength in youth with obesity identifies those with increased cardiometabolic risk

ObjectivesIndigenous Australians are born smaller than non-Indigenous Australians and are at an increased risk of early onset of frailty. This study aimed to identify the relationship between birth size, current size and grip strength, as an early marker of frailty, in Indigenous and non-Indigenous young adults.DesignCross sectional data from two longitudinal studies: Aboriginal birth cohort (Indigenous) and top end cohort (non-Indigenous).SettingParticipants reside in over 40 urban and remote communities across the Northern Territory, Australia.ParticipantsYoung adults with median age 25 years (IQR 24–26); 427 participants (55% women), 267 (63%) were remote Indigenous, 55 (13%) urban Indigenous and 105 (25%) urban non-Indigenous.Outcome measuresReliable birth data were available. Anthropometric data (height, weight, lean mass) and grip strength were directly collected using standardised methods. Current residence was classified as urban or remote.ResultsThe rate of low birthweight (LBW) in the non-Indigenous cohort (9%) was significantly lower than the Indigenous cohort (16%) (−7%, 95% CI −14 to 0, p=0.03). Indigenous participants had lower grip strength than non-Indigenous (women, −2.08, 95% CI −3.61 to –0.55, p=0.008 and men, −6.2, 95% CI −9.84 to –2.46, p=0.001). Birth weight (BW) was associated with grip strength after adjusting for demographic factors for both women (β=1.29, 95% CI 0.41 to 2.16, p=0.004) and men (β=3.95, 95% CI 2.38 to 5.51, p<0.001). When current size (lean mass and body mass index [BMI]) was introduced to the model BW was no longer a significant factor. Lean mass was a positive indicator for grip strength, and BMI a negative indicator.ConclusionsAs expected women had significantly lower grip strength than men. Current size, in particular lean mass, was the strongest predictor of adult grip strength in this cohort. BW may have an indirect effect on later grip strength via moderation of lean mass development, especially through adolescence and young adulthood.

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TRAJECTORIES OF GRIP STRENGTH, CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK FACTORS, AND DISABILITY ON OLDER ADULTS

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igx004.4748 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (suppl_1) ◽

pp. 1298-1298 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A. Botoseneanu ◽

B.A. Shaw ◽

H. Murayama ◽

J. Liang

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Older Adults ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Cardiometabolic Risk ◽

Cardiometabolic Risk Factors

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Body Composition, Strength, and Dietary Intake of Patients with Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis

Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research ◽

10.3148/cjdpr-2015-037 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 77 (2) ◽

pp. 98-102 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Sarah Purcell ◽

Robert Thornberry ◽

Sarah A. Elliott ◽

Lynn Panton ◽

Michael J. Ormsbee ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Knee Osteoarthritis ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Hip Osteoarthritis ◽

Fat Free Mass ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Body Composition Assessment ◽

Wide Range ◽

Lower Grip

Purpose: To describe body composition (fat mass (FM) and fat-free mass (FFM)), strength, and nutritional characteristics of patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis undergoing total joint arthroplasty. Methods: In this prospective pilot study, osteoarthritic patients underwent body composition assessment using bioelectrical impedance analysis, grip strength measurement, and completed a 24-h dietary recall during their pre-operative assessment. Results: Fifty-five patients were included (∼66% females, age 43–89 years). Mean ± SD body mass index (BMI) was 32.79 ± 6.48 kg/m2 and 62% were obese. Compared with hip osteoarthritis patients, knee osteoarthritis patients had a higher BMI (P = 0.018) and males with knee osteoarthritis had a lower grip strength (P = 0.028). There was a wide range in FM and FFM values across the BMI spectrum. Patients with a higher FM index (FMI, FM/height in m2) had higher levels of pain (P = 0.036) and females with higher FMI had a lower grip strength (P = 0.048). Dietary under-reporting was common and many patients did not meet recommendations for protein, vitamins C and E, or omega-3 fatty acids. Those who consumed less protein than the recommended dietary allowance were older (P = 0.018). Conclusions: A wide variability of body composition and dietary intake was observed which may impact strength and ultimately affect physical function. As such, patients with osteoarthritis may benefit from targeted nutrition and physical activity interventions before and after surgery.

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Lower grip strength and dynamic body balance in women with distal radial fractures

Osteoporosis International ◽

10.1007/s00198-018-04816-4 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 30 (5) ◽

pp. 949-956 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

K. Fujita ◽

H. Kaburagi ◽

A. Nimura ◽

T. Miyamoto ◽

Y. Wakabayashi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Distal Radial Fractures ◽

Body Balance ◽

Lower Grip

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Lower Grip Strength and Insufficient Physical Activity Can Increase Depressive Symptoms Among Middle-Aged and Older European Adults

10.21203/rs.3.rs-147578/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Han Zheng ◽

Chongqi Jia

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Physical Inactivity ◽

Study Group ◽

Middle Aged ◽

High Group ◽

Strength Group ◽

Insufficient Physical Activity ◽

Lower Grip

Abstract Objectives: The present study aimed to explore the interaction between grip strength and physical activity on depression, and investigate the association of physical activity with the change in depression by different grip strength groups among middle-aged and older European adults.Methods: A total of 13936 participants aged 50 years or older from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe 2007-2017 were included in this study. Group-based trajectory modeling was used to identify the low, middle and high group of grip strength by gender. Generalized estimated equations were fitted to analyze the interaction effect.Results: Significant interactions between grip strength group and physical inactivity were found (O interaction=16.70, p<0.001). Significant interactions between physical inactivity and time on depression were identified in low (b interaction=22.15, p<0.001) and moderate (j interaction=22.85, p<0.001) grip strength, but a similar result was not found in high grip strength (e interaction=3.20, p=0.526). Participants in the physical inactivity group had higher depression scores in the low and moderate grip strength group.Conclusions: Grip strength and physical inactivity have interaction with depression. Lower grip strength and insufficient physical activity could increase depressive symptoms. People with lower grip strength and physical inactivity should pay special attention to the prevention of depression.

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Correction to: Lower grip strength and dynamic body balance in women with distal radial fractures

Osteoporosis International ◽

10.1007/s00198-019-04860-8 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

pp. 697-697

Author(s):

K. Fujita ◽

H. Kaburagi ◽

A. Nimura ◽

T. Miyamoto ◽

Y. Wakabayashi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Distal Radial Fractures ◽

Body Balance ◽

Lower Grip

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Health and Physical Function Predicting Strength and Balance Training Adoption: A Community-Based Study Among Individuals Aged 75 and Older

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2013-0113 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 543-549 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Eeva Aartolahti ◽

Sirpa Hartikainen ◽

Eija Lönnroos ◽

Arja Häkkinen

Keyword(s):

Physical Function ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Cognitive Abilities ◽

Balance Training ◽

Berg Balance Scale ◽

Population Based ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Timed Up And Go ◽

Physical Activity Counseling ◽

Lower Grip

This study was conducted to determine the characteristics of health and physical function that are associated with not starting strength and balance training (SBT). The study population consisted of 339 community-dwelling individuals (75–98 years, 72% female). As part of a population-based intervention study they received comprehensive geriatric assessment, physical activity counseling, and had the opportunity to take part in SBT at the gym once a week. Compared with the SBT-adopters, the nonadopters (n = 157, 46%) were older and less physically active, had more comorbidities and lower cognitive abilities, more often had sedative load of drugs or were at the risk of malnutrition, had lower grip strength and more instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) difficulties, and displayed weaker performance in Berg Balance Scale and Timed Up and Go assessments. In multivariate models, higher age, impaired cognition, and lower grip strength were independently associated with nonadoption. In the future, more individually-tailored interventions are needed to overcome the factors that prevent exercise initiation.

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Cardiometabolic Risk, Socio-Psychological Factors, and Trajectory of Grip Strength Among Older Japanese Adults

Journal of Aging and Health ◽

10.1177/0898264315577587 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 27 (7) ◽

pp. 1123-1146 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Anda Botoseneanu ◽

Joan M. Bennett ◽

Linda Nyquist ◽

Shoji Shinkai ◽

Yoshinori Fujiwara ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Psychological Factors ◽

Cardiometabolic Risk ◽

Japanese Adults

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Impaired grip strength in children with congenital heart disease

Archives of Disease in Childhood ◽

10.1136/archdischild-2020-319955 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. archdischild-2020-319955

Author(s):

Michael Meyer ◽

Yi Wang ◽

Leon Brudy ◽

Anna-Luisa Häcker ◽

Thorsten Schulz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Congenital Heart Disease ◽

Heart Disease ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Congenital Heart ◽

Healthy Controls ◽

Z Score ◽

Motor Tasks ◽

Health Related ◽

Cavopulmonary Connection ◽

Lower Grip

ObjectivesGrip strength is known to be reduced in adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). This study compared grip strength in paediatric patients with CHD with healthy controls and determined a possible association between grip strength and health-related physical fitness (HRPF).MethodsGrip strength and HRPF were assessed in 569 children (12.4 years, 95% CI 12.16 to 12.72; 238 girls) with various CHD and compared with 2551 healthy controls (11.4 years, 95% CI 11.3 to 11.5; 1424 girls). Grip strength was determined as the maximum value of three repetitions with each hand. HRPF was tested by five motor tasks (FITNESSGRAM) and converted into an SD score (z-score).ResultsAfter adjusting for age, sex and weight, children with CHD showed significantly lower grip strength compared with healthy controls (CHD: 20.8 kg, 95% CI 20.4 to 21.2; controls: 24.5 kg, 95% CI 24.3 to 24.8). CHD subgroup analysis also revealed significantly lower grip strength than the controls, with the lowest values in patients with total cavopulmonary connection (19.1, 95% CI 18.0 to 20.2). Children with complex CHD showed the lowest values with 19.19.8 kg (95% CI 19.2 to 20.4), those with moderate 20.7 kg (95% CI 19.9 to 21.4) and those with simple 22.5 kg (95% CI 21.6 to 23.3), respectively. HRPF was also lower (z-score: −0.46, 95% CI −0.49 to –0.35) compared with healthy controls and poorly associated with grip strength (r=0.21).ConclusionsGrip strength is already reduced in children with CHD and poorly associated with HRPF. This suggests that grip strength and HRPF are different domains and have to be assessed separately.

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