Effectiveness of comparing calf circumference with neck circumference regarding their association with skeletal muscle indices in Japanese nursing home residents

Conclusion] This study showed that phase angle and muscle mass were associated with calf circumference, but not with neck circumference, in Japanese nursing home residents. Therefore, calf circumference is important in clinical evaluations as a potential screening tool for nursing home residents with various diseases.PMID:38694005 | PMC:PMC11060766 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.240
Source: Physical Therapy - Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Source Type: research