Handgrip strength has been used as a diagnostic criterion for sarcopenia.
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However, if individuals have hand and/or wrist pain, strength measured via handgrip
dynamometry will not give accurate assessments. A study reported that the prevalence
of disabling wrist and hand pain was approximately 15% in occupational workers.
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Thus, it is necessary to consider muscle groups, other than the hand, for evaluating
muscle strength in individuals who have hand and/or wrist pain. Although testing the
knee extensors is one option, there are some older individuals with pain in their
knees from conditions such as osteoarthritis
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