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Muscle power was estimated using a standardised equation from the five-time sit-to-stand (5xSTS) test, incorporating body height, mass, and chair height. Frailty status was classified using an Index, according to established criteria. Logistic regression models assessed the predictive capacity of muscle power relative to 5xSTS. Thresholds for frailty risk were explored through Receiver Operating Curves and Locally Weighted Scatterplot Smoothing.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Findings reveal a decline in muscle power with advancing age, more pronounced in females and frail individuals. Muscle power estimates showed moderate agreement with frailty status, with sensitivity and specificity comparable to those of the 5xSTS. Muscle power less than 2.5 Watt\u00b7kg\u2009\n                      <jats:sup>-<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u00b9 in males and 2.08 Watt\u00b7kg\u2009\n                      <jats:sup>-<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u00b9 in females was associated with increased frailty risk, consistent with other studies. Overall power estimation showed a predictive performance similar to that of traditional assessments such as Timed Up and Go, supporting its utility in clinical and community settings.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Estimated muscle power derived from the 5xSTS test is a practical, reliable tool for early identification of frailty among older adults. 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