Ground Reaction Force and Sarcopenia Prediction
Author Information
Author(s): Ota Kazuki, Yoon Jieun, Shibuya Kyohei, Miyashita Mariko, Miyama Tomoko, Okura Tomohiro
Primary Institution: University of Tsukuba
Hypothesis
The study aimed to investigate the relationship between ground reaction force during sit-to-stand movement and sarcopenia diagnostic factors.
Conclusion
Ground reaction force during sit-to-stand movement is a useful predictor of sarcopenia.
Supporting Evidence
- Significant positive correlations were found between grip strength, walking speed, and SMI index and vertical peak force.
- The RFD had high discriminatory accuracy with an AUC of 0.841 and accuracy of 83.3%.
Takeaway
This study found that how strong you are when standing up can help predict if you have muscle loss as you get older.
Methodology
The study used ground reaction force measurements during sit-to-stand movements and assessed sarcopenia through grip strength, walking speed, and skeletal muscle mass.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 46-89 years, with a mean age of 71.0±8.9 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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