scholarly journals Age- and Gender-Specific Normative Data of Grip and Pinch Strength in a Healthy Adult Swiss Population

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. WERLE ◽  
J. GOLDHAHN ◽  
S. DRERUP ◽  
B. R. SIMMEN ◽  
H. SPROTT ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reference Values ◽  
Normative Data ◽  
Hand Strength ◽  
Curvilinear Relationship ◽  
Pinch Strength ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Swiss Population ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Gender Specific

Assessment of hand strength is used in a wide range of clinical settings especially during treatment of diseases affecting the function of the hand. This investigation aimed to determine age- and gender-specific reference values for grip and pinch strength in a normal Swiss population with special regard to old and very old subjects as well as to different levels of occupational demand. Hand strength data were collected using a Jamar dynamometer and a pinch gauge with standard testing position, protocol and instructions. Analysis of the data from 1023 tested subjects between 18 and 96 years revealed a curvilinear relationship of grip and pinch strength to age, a correlation to height, weight and significant differences between occupational groups. Hand strength values differed significantly from those of other populations, confirming the thesis that applying normative data internationally is questionable. Age- and gender-specific reference values for grip and pinch strength are presented.

Age- and gender-specific normative data of pinch strengths in a healthy Turkish population

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 436-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ü. Ugurlu ◽  
H. Özdogan
Keyword(s):  
Normative Data ◽  
Turkish Population ◽  
Curvilinear Relationship ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Physical Demands ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Gender Specific

It has been demonstrated that normative data of pinch strengths (PSs) vary among healthy populations. Data from 838 participants (420 women and 418 men) aged 15–96 years were analyzed to develop normative data of PSs for a healthy Turkish population and to analyze changes in the means according to the physical demands of participants’ jobs. Lateral, palmar, and tip-to-tip pinch strengths were measured in standard manners. Occupations were classified based on the descriptions in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Mean PSs peaked between the ages of 30–50 years in general and increased a small amount in parallel with the increasing strength ratings of the occupations. PS changes followed a curvilinear relationship to age. The differences between our findings and those of similar studies in this field emphasize the importance of using normative data specific to a particular population.

scholarly journals Age- and gender-specific reference values of pulse wave velocity for African adults: preliminary results

AGE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 2345-2355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Magalhães ◽  
Daniel P. Capingana ◽  
Amílcar B. T. Silva ◽  
Albano V. L. Ferreira ◽  
Roberto de Sá Cunha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulse Wave Velocity ◽  
Wave Velocity ◽  
Reference Values ◽  
Pulse Wave ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Gender Specific

scholarly journals Age and gender-specific reference values of orbital fat and muscle volumes in Caucasians

2009 ◽  
Vol 95 (12) ◽  
pp. 1660-1663 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. I. Regensburg ◽  
W. M. Wiersinga ◽  
M. E. J. van Velthoven ◽  
T. T. J. M. Berendschot ◽  
F. W. Zonneveld ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reference Values ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Orbital Fat ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Gender Specific

scholarly journals Age- and gender-specific reference values of estimated GFR in Caucasians: The Nijmegen Biomedical Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 632-637 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.F.M. Wetzels ◽  
L.A.L.M. Kiemeney ◽  
D.W. Swinkels ◽  
H.L. Willems ◽  
M.den Heijer
Keyword(s):  
Reference Values ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Estimated Gfr ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Biomedical Study ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Gender Specific
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