Is lower limb muscle power by vertical jump a sensitive and specific measure for screening sarcopenia compared to handgrip strength and chair stand test?

Layla Maciel dos Santos; Regina Brena de Lima COSTA; Thamyres D’Avila Monteiro Rodrigues; Ana Beatriz Chaves Vasconcelos Batista; Maria Carolina Traina Gama; Edson Silva Soares; Régis Radaelli; Cíntia Ehlers Botton

doi:10.1016/j.bjpt.2026.101579

Is lower limb muscle power by vertical jump a sensitive and specific measure for screening sarcopenia compared to handgrip strength and chair stand test?

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy 2026 Open access

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Authors: Layla Maciel dos Santos, Regina Brena de Lima COSTA, Thamyres D’Avila Monteiro Rodrigues, Ana Beatriz Chaves Vasconcelos Batista, Maria Carolina Traina Gama, Edson Silva Soares, Régis Radaelli, Cíntia Ehlers Botton

DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2026.101579

Cited by: 1

References: 37

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nutrition and Health in Aging Balance Gait and Falls Prevention Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source: Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Volume: 30
Issue: 2
Pages: 101579–101579
Publication date: 29 January 2026
Language: EN

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