Table 2

SARC-F screen for sarcopenia

ComponentQuestionScoring
StrengthHow much difficulty do you have in lifting and carrying 10 pounds?None=0
Some=1
A lot or unable=2
Assistance in walkingHow much difficulty do you have walking across a room?None=0
Some=1
A lot, use aids or unable=2
Rise from chairHow much difficulty do you have transferring from a chair to a bed?None=0
Some=1
A lot or unable without help=2
Climb stairsHow much difficulty do you have climbing a flight of ten stairs?None=0
Some=1
A lot or unable=2
FallsHow many times have you fallen in the last year?None=0
1–3 falls=1
4 or more falls=2

  • A score ≥4 is considered to be evidence of symptomatic sarcopenia.