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Fried Frailty Phenotype

Fried Phenotype: Defines physical frailty as a biological syndrome. Proper application requires objective measurement of grip strength and gait speed.

Are criteria present?

1. Unintentional Weight Loss

Lost ≥ 10 lbs (4.5 kg) or ≥ 5% of body weight in past year unintentionally.

2. Exhaustion (Self-Report)

Felt that "everything I did was an effort" OR "I could not get going" for ≥ 3 days in the past week.

3. Low Physical Activity

Kcal expenditure/week below threshold (Men < 383 kcal/wk, Women < 270 kcal/wk). E.g., almost completely sedentary.

4. Slowness (Gait Speed)

Time to walk 15 feet is slow based on sex and height. (Typically < 0.8 m/s).

5. Weakness (Grip Strength)

Grip strength measured by dynamometer is in lowest 20% for sex and BMI.

Guidelines & Evidence

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Last Review: 2026

When to Use

When to Use

Gold standard classification of physical frailty in research and clinical trials.
Detailed phenotypic assessment in geriatric specialist clinics.
Identifying specific physiological deficits (e.g., sarcopenia via grip strength) to target interventions.

Physical Frailty Focus

The Fried model defines frailty strictly as a biological syndrome of decreased reserve and resistance to stressors. Unlike the Clinical Frailty Scale or Edmonton Frail Scale, it explicitly excludes cognition and psychological state, focusing entirely on physical phenotype.

Related Scores in Practice

In clinical practice, this assessment is frequently evaluated alongside other validated measures. Depending on the patient's presentation and specific diagnostic requirements, you may also need to utilize the FRAIL Scale, Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) or the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) to formulate a comprehensive care plan.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

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