Abstract Background: the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People has
developed a clinical definition of sarcopenia based on low muscle mass and reduced
muscle function (strength or performance). Grip strength is recommended as a good simple
measure of muscle strength when 'measured in standard conditions'. However, standard
conditions remain to be defined. Methods: a literature search was conducted to review
articles describing the measurement of grip strength listed in Medline, Web of Science and …