Clinical Trial: Alternative to Gait Speed in Sarcopenia Assessment
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Sarcopenia
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: The Reliability of the Elbow Isotonic Contraction Test as an Alternative to the Gait Speed Test in Assessing Sarcopenia Severity
Brief Summary:
This study aims to assess the reliability of the Elbow Performance Test as an upper extremity-based alternative for evaluating sarcopenia severity.Unlike traditional lower extremity-focused assessments, this test may offer a practical solution for individuals with mobility limitations or comorbidities affecting the lower limbs.Participants will include older adults with sarcopenia and healthy young adults.Functional tests, including the 4-meter Gait Speed Test, SPPB, TUG, and the Elbow Performance Test, will be…
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