Table 1 Type of tests used to assess dynapenia in humans, reported in studies published between 2008 and 2023 (n = 220, up to August 7th) searched for in the PubMed search engine with the word “dynapenia”
From: Powerpenia Should be Considered a Biomarker of Healthy Aging
Type of test to diagnose dynapenia | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Handgrip | 170 | 77.3 |
Handgrip and 6-m walk | 20 | 9.1 |
Handgrip and isometric leg extension | 5 | 2.3 |
Isometric leg extension | 4 | 1.8 |
Isokinetic leg extension | 4 | 1.8 |
Handgrip and sit to stand | 4 | 1.8 |
Sit to stand | 2 | 0.9 |
Mid-thigh pull | 2 | 0.9 |
Sit to stand power | 1 | 0.5 |
Phase angle (Bioelectrical impedance analysis) | 1 | 0.5 |
Leg press and bench press | 1 | 0.5 |
Isometric leg extension strength and power | 1 | 0.5 |
Handgrip, 6-m walk and Timed Up and Go | 1 | 0.5 |
Handgrip and Short Physical Performance Battery | 1 | 0.5 |
Handgrip and inverted grid-hang test | 1 | 0.5 |
Eccentric strength of the hip-flexors and hip abductors | 1 | 0.5 |
Bench press and knee extension | 1 | 0.5 |
Inclusion of specific power measures? | n | % |
Yes | 2 | 0.9 |
No | 218 | 99.1 |