Multi-finger force deficit

1. Older age increases multi-finger force deficit in humans (25.8 ± 11.4% vs. 16.5 ± 7.1%).

   “greater MFFD (25.8 ± 11.4% vs. 16.5 ± 7.1%; p < 0.05)”

   Humans

   Neural contributions to age-related handgrip weakness revealed by multi-finger force deficit and dual-task testing

   GeroScience·8 Sep 2026

1. Sarcopenia is associated with multi-finger force deficit in humans (33.4 ± 8.6% vs. 18.0 ± 8.3%).

   “sarcopenic older adults exhibited a higher MFFD compared to their non-sarcopenic counterparts (33.4 ± 8.6% vs. 18.0 ± 8.3%; p = 0.021)”

   Humanspooled across hands

   Neural contributions to age-related handgrip weakness revealed by multi-finger force deficit and dual-task testing

   GeroScience·8 Sep 2026

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