Relationship between adductor pollicis muscle thickness and functional capacity in older people
Adductor pollicis muscle thickness (APMT) has been used as a marker of muscle mass, which is influenced by the physiological changes of aging, and it is interesting to investigate its relationship with functional capacity in older people. The objective was to analyze the relationship APMT and functional capacity. Men and women ≥ 60 years of age were recruited from a geriatric clinic. Data were collected on sociodemographic characteristics, anthropometric measures and APMT, dependence on activities of daily living.