Prevalence and factors associated with poor performance in the 5‐chair stand test: findings from the Cognitive Function and Ageing Study II and proposed Newcastle protocol for use in the assessment of sarcopenia

• Main Authors: Richard Matthew Dodds (Author), James C. Murray (Author), Antoneta Granic (Author), Christopher Hurst (Author), Germaine Uwimpuhwe (Author), Sarah Richardson (Author), Carol Brayne (Author), Fiona E. Matthews (Author), Avan A. Sayer (Author), MRC CFAS (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Wiley, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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Abstract Background Poor performance in the 5‐chair stand test (5‐CST) indicates reduced lower limb muscle strength. The 5‐CST has been recommended for use in the initial assessment of sarcopenia, the accelerated loss of muscle strength and mass. In order to facilitate the use of the 5‐CST in sarcop...