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Grip Strength
A simple, well-studied measure of overall muscular strength using a handheld dynamometer, used as a proxy for broader physical function and frailty risk.
| Focus | Functional performance measure |
|---|---|
| What It Tracks | Maximum force generated by the hand and forearm muscles, measured with a dynamometer |
| Why It Matters | One of the simplest, most widely studied functional measures associated with overall strength, frailty risk, and long-term outcomes |
| Typical Setting | Clinical assessment, physical therapy evaluation, or an inexpensive at-home dynamometer |
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