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Clinical Sciences/Health Conditions

400 Section - Usefulness of the 5-minute battery to detect sarcopenia and assess physical condition.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PT
Objectives : To detect sarcopenia and fitness in a general population and to weigh the most important factors.

Design: A retrospective, cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted.

Results: 297 records were reviewed (161 men (M) and 136 women (F)), who performed the 5-minute walk test for physical fitness assessment and sarcopenia detection. SARC-F score (M-F) was 0.6 - 1.4, grip strength (kg) 34.2 - 21, gait speed (m/s) 1.2 - 1, seat and reach (cm) 4.3 - 3.7, cycles/minute on the step test 36.4 - 27.7, METs 7.9 - 5.9. One man tested positive on SARC-F, 31 on handgrip, and one on m/s. In those over 40 years of age, one tested positive on SARC-F and five on handgrip. In women, SARC-F was positive in 6, Hand Grip in 14, and m/s in 28. In women over 40 years of age, SARC-F was positive in 5, Hand Grip in 13, m/s in 28, with 5.9 METs. There was no correlation between SARC-F and Hand Grip or m/s scores, except in women over 40 years of age.

Conclusion:

The 5-Minute Exercise Test is useful for detecting sarcopenia and assess physical fitness in the general population.