# Power Frail

> Scientifically-based app to assess and improve muscle power and frailty in older adults. (iPhone/iPad app by UNIVERSIDAD CASTILLA LA MANCHA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-frail/id1573250099 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [UNIVERSIDAD CASTILLA LA MANCHA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573250101)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 58 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Released: 2021-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-frail/id1573250099/reviews.md

## What is Power Frail?

PowerFrail is the first scientifically-based application that allows you to assess the muscle power and frailty of older people in a simple way, also providing individualized recommendations on what content should be improved and what type of physical activity should be done to achieve healthy levels.

PowerFrail has been developed thanks to the collaboration of the GENUD Toledo Research Group (Department of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences; University of Castilla-La Mancha) and the group of the Toledo Study for Healthy Aging (Hospital Virgen del Valle; Toledo Hospital Complex, SESCAM), both belonging to the Biomedical Research Networking Center on Frailty and Healthy Aging  (CIBERFES) of the Carlos III Health Institute.

PowerFrail allows you to assess muscle power and frailty in a fast, simple and reliable way thanks to two scientifically validated tools: 1) The STS power test, which assess muscle power of the lower extremities during the exercise of standing up and sitting down from the chair (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30179662/); and 2) The FTS-5 frailty test, which assess the degree of frailty through 5 simple items: body mass index, balance, manual strength, walking speed and physical activity (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32005416/). 

The World Health Organization has stated that the main objective of health systems with respect to older people should be the maintenance and development of their functional capacity. Both muscle power and frailty are two of the most relevant aspects for the achievement of healthy aging by older people. Thus, low levels of muscle power and a high degree of frailty are closely related to a multitude of adverse events in the elderly: falls, dependence, hospitalization and even death.

Therefore, the timely detection of those elderly people at risk of low muscle power and frailty should be a priority, with the aim of developing an approach plan that allows reversing the development of an illness or adverse event in the group of older people.

Thanks to PowerFrail you will be able to detect whether a patient/subject has deteriorated muscle power and whether he/she is frail. Moreover, thanks to a decision algorithm, PowerFrail will provide you with individualized recommendations for physical exercise based on the specific deficit presented.

PowerFrail is an application designed to be implemented in the day-to-day practice of geriatrics but can also be used by any professional working with older people.

## Key features

- Muscle power assessment (STS power test)
- Frailty assessment (FTS-5 test)
- Individualized exercise recommendations
- Scientifically validated tools
- Detects risk of falls and dependence

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-frail/id1573250099/reviews.md

### 1/5 — mal

*2025-11-24, version 1.0.10*

mala experiencia, vende motos

### 5/5 — Súper útil!

*2021-07-07, version 1.0.10*

Es una aplicación útil y fácil de utilizar para saber como están nuestros mayores, la recomiendo muchísimo!

## Frequently asked questions about Power Frail

### What is Power Frail?

Power Frail is a scientifically-based application designed to assess the muscle power and frailty of older adults. It provides personalized recommendations for physical activity to help improve their functional capacity and overall health.

### How does Power Frail assess muscle power and frailty?

Power Frail uses two scientifically validated tools: the STS power test to assess lower extremity muscle power during sit-to-stand exercises, and the FTS-5 frailty test which evaluates body mass index, balance, manual strength, walking speed, and physical activity.

### Who developed Power Frail?

Power Frail was developed through a collaboration between the GENUD Toledo Research Group and the Toledo Study for Healthy Aging, both belonging to the Biomedical Research Networking Center on Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES) of the Carlos III Health Institute.

### What are the benefits of using Power Frail?

By detecting low muscle power and high frailty, Power Frail helps identify older adults at risk of adverse events like falls, dependence, and hospitalization. It then offers tailored exercise plans to reverse or mitigate these risks.

### Is Power Frail suitable for general users or only professionals?

While designed for the day-to-day practice of geriatrics, Power Frail can be used by any professional working with older people. It empowers users to detect and address muscle power and frailty issues.

### What devices is Power Frail available on?

Power Frail is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for a wide range of users within the Apple ecosystem.

### How often is Power Frail updated?

The latest version of Power Frail is 2.0.2, and it was last updated on May 12, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### Does Power Frail have ads?

No, Power Frail does not contain advertisements. As a free application with no in-app purchases or ads, users can focus on their health assessments without interruption.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0.3 — 2026-07-01

In this version we have worked on the following improvements:
- New automatic analysis of the Sit-to-Stand muscle power test using inertial sensors.
- New classification of the risk of developing functional limitations.
- Other new features: video tutorial, audio instructions, share results, track your progress, information notes.

### 2.0.2 — 2026-05-12

In this version we have worked on the following improvements:
- New automatic analysis of the Sit-to-Stand muscle power test using inertial sensors.
- New classification of the risk of developing functional limitations.
- Other new features: video tutorial, audio instructions, share results, track your progress, information notes.

### 1.0.10 — 2021-07-07

No release notes.

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