Table 3 Handgrip strength, measured with a Camry dynamometer in men and women for three groups of ages: young (65–74 years old), middle (75–84 years old), and very old (≥ 85 years old) older adults
From: Comparison of two handgrip dynamometers in older adults before elective surgery
65–74 (n = 142) | 75–84 (n = 59) | ≥ 85 (n = 15) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Men | Women | Men | Women | Men | Women | |
Handgrip strength (mean, SD) | ||||||
Right hand (kg) | 35.1 ± 7 | 21.3 ± 5 | 31.3 ± 6 | 17.0 ± 5 | 28.5 ± 7 | 16.0 ± 5 |
Left hand (kg) | 32.8 ± 6 | 20.6 ± 5 | 28.9 ± 7 | 17.0 ± 6 | 25.7 ± 1 | 15.1 ± 6 |