scholarly journals DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF HAND GRIP STRENGTH AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH IT IN A GROUP OF YOUNG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA, SRILANKA WHO ARE NOT PARTICIPATING IN REGULAR PHYSICAL TRAINING

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Piumi Nakandala ◽  
Jinali Manchanayake ◽  
Janeesha Narampanawa ◽  
Thirunavukarasu Neeraja ◽  
Sivanolipathan Pavithra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hand Grip

scholarly journals Effect of Training on Various Anthropometric and Physiological Profiles of Tribal Children in Tripura

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-57
Author(s):  
Swapan Kumar DEY ◽  
Sangita PAL
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Formal Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Physiological Profiles

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese. A proper and systematic use of physical training can enhance physiological improvement. The present study was aimed to investigate the effects of formal training programs on different physical and physiological profiles of prepubescent tribal boys at different age group. The study was conducted on 69 young boys who were divided into three subgroups i.e. Group-I (n=23, age=9.3±0.19), Group-II (n=18, age=10.1±0.86), Group-III (n=28, age=11±0.22) according to their chronological age. All the boys were inducted in Tripura sports school having formal training of 18 months. Another 64 boys were also chosen as control group (sedentary in nature) from the same community. They were also divided into three subgroups as per their respective test groups. All the boys including sedentary groups belong to similar socio-economic status and dietary habits. Tests were conducted three times in 18 months duration on test groups and twice in control groups to evaluate the height, weight, hand grip strength, body fat%, endurance ability, speed ability, explosive power of the lower extremities and hemoglobin% of all the boys. The result of the present study revealed that almost all the parameters were increased significantly in all three test groups after 18 months duration, except body fat% which was found to be changes insignificantly in group II boys. When the comparison was made among the groups, it was observed that in pre training, all the parameters were changed significantly at p<0.01 & body fat% at p<0.05 level except 800m run and standing broad jump (SBJ) respectively. Significant differences were also observed following 18 months of training in height, hemoglobin percent, 800m run at the level of p< 0.05 and weight, hand grip strength, 30m flying start, aerobic capacity, SBJ at p<0.01 levels, except body fat% which was found to be statistically insignificant. All the parameters were found to be more in Test group-III as compared to other two groups. Prior to training no such significant differences were observed in above parameters with respect to control group. Following 18 months of training, a significant difference was found with respect to control group in all parameters except height, weight (Gr-I & Gr- II) & body fat%. However the increase in above anthropometric and physiological parameters may only because of the augmenting effect of training or due merely because of their growth & development. It has been reported that moderate physical training is necessary for normal growth & development and it is more pronounced in the subject who belongs at the trigger point of adolescence. So it may be concluded that under same nutritional status the effect of formal training is more effective in higher age group as compared to the lower age group. 本文旨在探討印度部落兒童，透過運動訓練而影響的體型及生理變化。邀請了69名兒童進行評估及比較，結果顯示: 大部份體型及生理指標有明顯的增長。

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Sarcopenia and 7-Year Mortality in Very Old Patients with Hip Fracture Admitted to Rehabilitation Units: A Pragmatic Study

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Malafarina ◽  
Concetta Malafarina ◽  
Arantzazu Biain Ugarte ◽  
J. Alfredo Martinez ◽  
Itziar Abete Goñi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hip Fracture ◽  
Older People ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Risk Of Mortality

Background: Admitted bedridden older patients are at risk of the development of sarcopenia during hospital stay (incident sarcopenia). The objective of this study was to assess the factors associated with sarcopenia (incident and chronic) and its impact on mortality in older people with hip fracture. Methods: A multicenter, pragmatic, prospective observational study was designed. Older subjects with hip fracture admitted to two rehabilitation units were included. Sarcopenia was assessed at admission and at discharge according to the revised EWGSOP (European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People) consensus definition. The mortality was evaluated after 7 years of follow-up. Results: A total of 187 subjects (73.8% women) age 85.2 ± 6.3 years were included. Risk factors associated to incident and chronic sarcopenia were undernutrition (body mass index—BMI and Mini Nutritional Assessment−Short Form—MNA-SF), hand-grip strength and skeletal muscle index. During follow-up 114 patients died (60.5% sarcopenic vs. 39.5% non-sarcopenic, p = 0.001). Cox regression analyses showed that factors associated to increased risk of mortality were sarcopenia (HR: 1.67, 95% CI 1.11–2.51) and low hand-grip strength (HR: 1.76, 95% CI 1.08–2.88). Conclusions: Older patients with undernutrition have a higher risk of developing sarcopenia during hospital stay, and sarcopenic patients have almost two times more risk of mortality than non-sarcopenic patients during follow-up after hip fracture.

scholarly journals Factors associated with decreased hand grip strength in the elderly

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Helena Lenardt ◽  
Nathalia Hammerschmidt Kolb Carneiro ◽  
Susanne Elero Betiolli ◽  
Maria Angélica Binotto ◽  
Dâmarys Kohlbeck de Melo Neu Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hand Grip

108 Factors Associated with Hand Grip Strength of a Group of Pre and Postmenopausal Women from Sri Lanka

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. iv18-iv27
Author(s):  
Nirmala Rathnayake ◽  
Sarath Lekamwasam ◽  
Gayani Alwis ◽  
Janaka Lenora
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Total Body ◽  
Total Body Bone Mineral ◽  
Body Bone

Abstract Hand grip strength (HGS) is a component of sarcopenia and provides an estimate on muscle strength and overall health status. This cross-sectional study examined the factors associated with HGS in community dwelling healthy premenopausal women (PrMW) and postmenopausal women (PMW). Randomly selected 184 PrMW (42.4±6.0years) and 166 PMW (55.8±3.8years) from Galle, Sri Lanka were studied. HGS (kg) of dominant side was evaluated using a hand-held-dynamometer. Body composition; Appendicular-skeletal-muscle-mass (ASMM, kg), total-body-fat-mass (TBFM, kg), total body bone-mineral-density (TBBMD, g/cm3) and total-body-bone mineral-content (TBBMC, g) were measured with DXA. Anthropometry indices; weight (kg), height (m), waist-circumference (WC, cm) and hip-circumference (HC, cm) were measured. Body-mass-index (BMI, kg/m2) and waist-to-hip-ratio (WHR) were calculated. Gait speed (GS, m/s) was evaluated. Consumption of nutrients; carbohydrate, protein, fats and total energy and physical activity (PA) pattern; walking, moderate, vigorous and total PA score were evaluated. Serum sample was analyzed for 25-hydroxy-vitamin-D (n/mol), estradiol (mlU/L), fasting insulin (μU/mL). Variables significantly correlated with HGS of PrMW and PMW were separately entered in to multiple linear regression models to extract the associated factors. Mean±SD HGS of PrMW and PMW were 19.06±6.06 kg and 15.27±4.86 kg (p&lt;0.001) respectively. In multiple regression analysis, factors that showed significant association with HGS in PrMW were ASMM (β=0.57), TBBMC (β=0.31), vigorous PA score (β=0.12), age (β=-0.19) and weight (β=0.42) (R=0.58, adjusted R2=0.33). In the same analysis, the factors associated with HGS in PMW were ASMM (β=0.31) and height (β=0.22) (R=0.48, adjusted R2=0.22). The most significant factor associated with HGS was ASMM in both PrMW (R=0.44, R2=0.20) and PMW (R=0.44, R2=0.19). Age, anthropometry indices, PA and ASMM showed significant associations with HGS among middle-aged women, while ASMM was the main predictor of HGS irrespective of menopausal status.

scholarly journals Combination of the G-8 Screening Tool and Hand-Grip Strength to Predict Long-Term Overall Survival in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 3363
Author(s):  
Kristian Kirkelund Bentsen ◽  
Olfred Hansen ◽  
Jesper Ryg ◽  
Ann-Kristine Weber Giger ◽  
Stefan Starup Jeppesen
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Physical Test ◽  
Hand Grip

The Geriatric 8 (G-8) is a known predictor of overall survival (OS) in older cancer patients, but is mainly based on nutritional aspects. This study aimed to assess if the G-8 combined with a hand-grip strength test (HGST) in patients with NSCLC treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy can predict long-term OS better than the G-8 alone. A total of 46 SBRT-treated patients with NSCLC of stage T1-T2N0M0 were included. Patients were divided into three groups: fit (normal G-8 and HGST), vulnerable (abnormal G-8 or HGST), or frail (abnormal G-8 and HGST). Statistically significant differences were found in 4-year OS between the fit, vulnerable, and frail groups (70% vs. 46% vs. 25%, p = 0.04), as well as between the normal and abnormal G-8 groups (69% vs. 39%, p = 0.02). In a multivariable analysis of OS, being vulnerable with a hazard ratio (HR) of 2.03 or frail with an HR of 3.80 indicated poorer OS, but this did not reach statistical significance. This study suggests that there might be a benefit of adding a physical test to the G-8 for more precisely predicting overall survival in SBRT-treated patients with localized NSCLC. However, this should be confirmed in a larger study population.

Clinical Outcomes After Aggressive Active Early Motion and Modified Kleinert Regimens: Comparison of 2 Consecutive Cohorts

Hand ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 155894472110172
Author(s):  
Kaisa Jokinen ◽  
Arja Häkkinen ◽  
Toni Luokkala ◽  
Teemu Karjalainen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Flexor Tendon ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Active Motion ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Active Range Of Motion

Background Modern multistrand repairs can withstand forces present in active flexion exercises, and this may improve the outcomes of flexor tendon repairs. We developed a simple home-based exercise regimen with free wrist and intrinsic minus splint aimed at facilitating the gliding of the flexor tendons and compared the outcomes with the modified Kleinert regimen used previously in the same institution. Methods We searched the hospital database to identify flexor tendon repair performed before and after the new regimen was implemented and invited all patients to participate. The primary outcome was total active range of motion, and secondary outcomes were Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand; grip strength; globally perceived function; and the quality of life. Results The active range of motion was comparable between the groups (mean difference = 14; 95% confidence interval [CI], −8 to 36; P = .22). Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand; grip strength; global perceived function; and health-related quality of life were also comparable between the groups. There was 1 (5.3%) rupture in the modified Kleinert group and 4 (15.4%) in the early active motion group (relative risk = 0.3; 95% CI, 0.04-2.5; P = .3). Conclusions Increasing active gliding with a free wrist and intrinsic minus splint did not improve the clinical outcomes after flexor tendon injury at a mean of 38-month follow-up.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Neuromuscular, Haematological and Urinary Responses during Padel Matches

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5864
Author(s):  
Francisco Pradas ◽  
Alejandro García-Giménez ◽  
Víctor Toro-Román ◽  
Nicolae Ochiana ◽  
Carlos Castellar
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Red Blood Cells ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Temporal Structure ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Squat Jump ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Before And After ◽  
High Level

Research on the acute physiological response to a padel match is limited. The present study aimed to: (a) evaluate neuromuscular, urinary, and hematological responses after simulated padel competition (SC) and (b) analyze possible gender differences. In this study, 28 high-level padel players participated (men = 13, age = 26.83 ± 6.57 years; women = 15, age = 30.07 ± 4.36 years). The following parameters were analyzed before and after SC: neuromuscular (hand grip strength, squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump (CMJ), and Abalakov jump (ABK)), hematological (red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit), and urinary (pH, specific gravity, microalbuminuria, and red blood cells). Significant gender differences were found in neuromuscular and hematological responses, with men obtaining higher values (p < 0.05). For the SC influence, changes were noted in ABK and microalbuminuria (p < 0.05). The percentages of change in hand grip strength, SJ (height and watts), CMJ (height), and ABK (height) were higher for men than women (p < 0.05). SC negatively influenced the neuromuscular parameters to a greater extent in women. Our results could be related to gender differences in game actions, the temporal structure, and anthropometric and physiological characteristics. Game dynamics and a different organic response between male and female padel playing were confirmed.

Association between Sleep Duration and Hand Grip Strength among COPD Patients

2021 ◽  
pp. 019394592110286
Author(s):  
Cui Wang ◽  
Mengqi Wang ◽  
Jieru Chen ◽  
Limin Wang ◽  
Shaomei Shang
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Night Time ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Copd Patients

This study aimed to evaluate the association between night-time sleep duration and hand grip strength (HGS) among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Participants aged ≥45 years were included in a nationally representative investigation clinical study in 2015. HGS was measured using dynamometers. The data on night-time sleep duration, sociodemographic information, and health-related variables were systematically collected. For analysis, sleep duration was categorized as <5 h, 5–7 h, 7 h, 7–9 h, and >9 h. Multivariable linear regression models were used to determine the possible association between the night-time sleep duration and HGS. Our results indicated that the shortest (<5 h) or the longest sleep duration (>9 h) was relevant to high risk of weaker HGS in females. In males, the shortest (<5 h) sleep duration was correlated to lower HGS. Thus, our findings clearly suggest that health care providers should focus on the potential influence of sleep duration on HGS among COPD patients.

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