Handgrip strength correlates with walking in lumbar spinal stenosis

ConclusionsThe more handgrip strength patients with LSS have, the more LEP, the faster walking speed, the greater area of psoas and skeletal muscle, the fewer steps for a 10-m walk they have, and the longer walking distance. Age, height, and weight were associated with handgrip strength, but BMI has no association. Low handgrip strength was related to comorbidities including anemia, hypertension, and marital status.

Source: European Spine Journal - July 9, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research