What Is Sarcopenia?
6. Weakened Grip
The muscles in our arms can contract sharply, clenching our fingers, allowing us to grip tightly onto objects. However, one of the most noticeable symptoms of sarcopenia is that the patient can lose the strength of grip in their hands. The condition will develop gradually so it will be barely noticeable at first. As time goes by, however, the condition will become increasingly evident.
Because a weakened grip can be considered a tell-tale sign of sarcopenia, a grip test was developed with the purpose of helping to diagnose the condition. Further tests may still need to be carried out to help eliminate other, more serious conditions in some cases.
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