ArticleAnnals of geriatric medicine and research2025
Standardized Measurement of Muscle Strength and Physical Performance for Sarcopenia: An Expert-Based Delphi Consensus.
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- Effects of whole-body vibration training on sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Scientific reports · 2026Pooled it
- Combined creatine and β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate supplementation with integral conditioning exercise enhances functional performance and metabolic health in physically active older adults: A randomized controlled crossover trial.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2026Trial
- Screening effect of phase angle and calf circumference in different stages of sarcopenia in patients with maintenance hemodialysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Integrated rehabilitation and ambulatory recovery in older adults with hip fracture according to muscle strength and sarcopenia status: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.European geriatric medicine · 2026Article
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- Editorial: Advancing muscle health: from technical and clinical research to practice.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2026Article
- Exercise During Chemotherapy Treatment as an Adjuvant Programme in Patients With Lymphoma (EDONOLA): Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial.Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer CenterArticle
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backgroundDespite updated sarcopenia guidelines, inconsistent protocols still cause clinical confusion and may compromise diagnostic and outcome accuracy. This Delphi study aimed to establish expert consensus to support the standardization of muscle strength and physical performance assessments for sarcopenia.
methodsA two-round modified Delphi study was conducted with 26 experts in geriatrics and sarcopenia. Participants completed two rounds of anonymous questionnaires evaluating 39 items across seven domains using a nine-point Likert scale or choice-based questions. Consensus was defined as ≥75% agreement.
resultsIn total, 27 of 38 statements (71.1%) reached consensus across two rounds Experts supported further standardization of assessments in alignment with the Asian and Korean Working Group on Sarcopenia (AWGS and KWGS) guidelines. For handgrip strength, consensus was achieved on using both mechanical and hydraulic dynamometers, hydraulic protocols, value selection, measurement time, and positioning, but not on mechanical protocols, repetitions, recovery intervals, repetitions, or unified cutoff values. For calf circumference, consensus was reached on measurement position, method, and value selection, but not on guideline application. In gait speed assessment, agreement was reached on speed, repetitions, assistive device use, and equipment type, but not on value selection, distance, acceleration/deceleration phases, or device interchangeability. For the 400-m walk test, the KWGS guideline and speed were endorsed. Chair stand test (CST) and Timed up-and-go (TUG) test reached consensus on armrest use, value selection, and repetitions, but not on seat height, (CST), or speed (TUG).
conclusionThis study highlights areas of agreement and ongoing uncertainty, supporting future standardization efforts sarcopenia assessment methods.
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