What you need: a grip-strength reading (hand dynamometer). Gait speed and calf circumference are optional extras.
Sarcopenia Risk Screen
How to use this calculator
A hand dynamometer gives grip strength (many pharmacies and gyms have one); gait speed can be measured by timing a normal-pace 4-metre walk; calf circumference is measured at its widest point with a tape measure. Grip strength alone is enough to run the screen β the other two sharpen it.
What your result means
This applies the EWGSOP2 (European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People) cutoffs used in clinical screening for age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). It flags whether your numbers fall below the reference thresholds for your sex β it is a screening indicator to bring up with a doctor, not a diagnosis.
"Never heard of EWGSOP2 before β good to know my grip strength is actually a real clinical marker."
β Robert H.
"Used it before and after 3 months of strength training β numbers moved in the right direction."
β Linda C.
aweGene provides general wellness information for educational purposes only β it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a licensed physician before making health decisions.
Questions and answers
What is sarcopenia?
Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. It raises the risk of falls and loss of independence.
Does this screen diagnose sarcopenia?
No. It is a screening estimate. A diagnosis needs an assessment by a clinician, usually covering strength, muscle mass and physical performance.
aweGene tools are educational estimates and do not replace professional medical advice.
Sources and background reading
The methods and ideas behind this tool. aweGene calculators are educational estimates, not clinical implementations. Links open PubMed or the publisher.
Cruz-Jentoft AJ, Bahat G, Bauer J, et al. Sarcopenia: revised European consensus on definition and diagnosis. Age Ageing 2019;48(1):16-31. Open →
