Effects of Head-neck Rotation and Kinesio Taping of the Flexor Muscles on Dominant-hand Grip Strength

Objective: The key factor for potency of the teeth is their muscular strength. The dominant hand plays an important role in most of the daily muscular activities involving dental procedure. There are many factors, which may affect the grip strength, and very few studies especially in India have shown their correlation with grip strength. Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) are an important occupational health problem affecting dental practitioners. This study assessed the prevalence of WRMSD in dental interns in relation to the thumb length and hand grip strength. Material and Methods: Thumb length template, jammer dynamometer, nine-hole peg board, and RULA assessment. Methods: Thumb length was measured by thumb length template. Grip strength was measured by jammer dynamometer, unilateral hand finger dexterity was measured by nine-hole pegboard, and work related musculoskeletal disorder was assessed by RULA. Results: Thumb length was positively correlated with grip strength and work related musculoskeletal disorder. Thumb length was negatively correlated with unilateral hand finger dexterity among dental professionals. Conclusion: Thumb length is a better predictor for measuring hand grip strength and work related musculoskeletal disorder, than unilateral hand finger dexterity.KeywordsDental professional; Hand grip strength; Thumb length; Unilateral hand finger dexterity; Work related musculoskeletal disorder.

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Comparative Study Between the Effects of Kinesio Taping and Pressure Garment on Secondary Upper Extremity Lymphedema and Quality of Life Following Mastectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Integrative Cancer Therapies ◽

10.1177/1534735419847276 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 18 ◽

pp. 153473541984727 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Sayed A. Tantawy ◽

Walid K. Abdelbasset ◽

Gopal Nambi ◽

Dalia M. Kamel

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Quality Of Life ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Upper Extremity ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Breast Cancer Surgery ◽

Kinesio Taping ◽

Hand Grip

Background: Breast cancer stands out among the most widely recognized forms of cancer among women. It has been observed that upper extremity lymphedema is one of the most risky and prevalent complication following breast cancer surgery that prompts functional impairment, psychological, and social problems. Purpose: To compare the effects of Kinesio taping and the application of the pressure garment on secondary lymphedema of the upper extremity. Methods: 66 women were randomly allocated to the Kinesio taping (KT) group (n=33) and pressure garment (PG) group (n=33). The KT group received Kinesio taping application (2 times per week for 3 weeks), while the PG group received pressure garment (20- 60 mmHg) for at least 15-18 hours per day for 3 weeks. The outcome measures were limb circumference, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index questionnaire (SPADI), hand grip strength, and quality of life at the baseline and end of intervention. Results: The sum of limb circumferences, SPADI, hand grip strength, and quality of life significantly improved after treatment in the KT group (P<0.05). While the PG group showed no significant improvement in SPADI, hand grip strength, physical, role, pain, and fatigue score p>0.05, while the sum of limb circumferences significantly decreased (P<0.05). Significant differences were observed between the KT and PG groups at the end of the intervention (P<0.05). Conclusion: KT had significant changes in limb circumference, SPADI, hand grip strength and overall quality of life than PG in the treatment of subjects diagnosed with lymphedema after mastectomy.

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Dominant-hand to nondominant-hand grip-strength ratios of college baseball players

Journal of Hand Therapy ◽

10.1016/s0894-1130(12)80227-4 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 123-126 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Paddy Jarit

Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Dominant Hand ◽

Baseball Players ◽

Nondominant Hand ◽

Hand Grip ◽

College Baseball

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Multiple regression analysis of factors influencing dominant hand grip strength in an adult Malaysian population

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) ◽

10.1177/1753193411414639 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 37 (1) ◽

pp. 65-70 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

M. G. Hossain ◽

R. Zyroul ◽

B. P. Pereira ◽

T. Kamarul

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression Analysis ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Dominant Hand ◽

Asian Ethnicity ◽

Malaysian Population ◽

Hand Grip ◽

The Mean

Grip strength is an important measure used to monitor the progression of a condition, and to evaluate outcomes of treatment. We assessed how various physical and social factors predict normal grip strength in an adult Malaysian population of mixed Asian ethnicity (254 men, 246 women). Grip strength was recorded using the Jamar dynamometer. The mean grip strength for the dominant hand was 29.8 kg for men and 17.6 kg for women. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that the dominant hand grip strength was positively associated with height and body mass index, and negatively associated with age for both sexes. Dominant hand grip strength was related to work status for men ( p < 0.05) but not for women. However, there was no difference in grip strength among ethnic groups.

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An Association of Dominant Hand Grip Strength with Some Anthropometric Variables in Indian Collegiate Population

Anthropologischer Anzeiger ◽

10.1127/0003-5548/2009/0003 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 67 (1) ◽

pp. 21-28 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Shyamal Koley ◽

Arvinder Singh ◽

Pal

Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Dominant Hand ◽

Hand Grip

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THE CORRELATION OF HAND GRIP STRENGHT WITH FOREARM AND HAND ANTHROPOMETRY AND BODY MASS INDEX

Damianus: Journal of Medicine ◽

10.25170/djm.v18i1.2189 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Heidy Heidy ◽

Tena Djuartina ◽

Robi Irawan

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Body Mass ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Dominant Hand ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Power Grip ◽

Hand Grip ◽

Hand Length

Introduction: An individual’s overall muscle strength is commonly assessed by a power grip measurement, a reliable indicator of functional capacity and physical condition. The development of muscle parallels the changes of body composition during growth. Aim of this study is to examine the correlationship between hand grip strength and anthropometric. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 76 male students of Dhammasavana School, aged between 12 – 16 years old, North Jakarta. Hand grip strength was examined using a digital dynamometer on the dominant side. Statistical analysis was computed using SPSS ver. 15.0 program with Spearman correlations test. Significance was set at p<0.05. Results: Dominant hand grip strength was found to have significant (p<0.05 - 0.001) positive correlation with height (r=0.612), lower arm muscle-and-bone cross-sectional circumference and area (CSA) (r=0.553 and r=0.553 respectively), hand length (r=0.548), forearm length (r=0.540), age (r=0.520), weight (r=0.416), and forearm girth (r=0.376). Conclusion: No significant correlation between grip strength and body mass index was found. Positive correlations between the variables mentioned above conclude that the higher the value of the anthropometric measurements, the greater the strength generated in a power grip.

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The Relationship of Digit Ratio (2D:4D) With Cerebral Lateralization and Grip Strength in Elite Swimmers

Journal of Education and Training Studies ◽

10.11114/jets.v6i4.3040 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 84

Author(s):

Hakan Acar ◽

Nebahat Eler

Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Hand Preference ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Dominant Hand ◽

Men And Women ◽

Left Hand ◽

Hand Grip ◽

Elite Swimmers ◽

The Relationship ◽

Right And Left Hand

The index finger and the 4th finger ratio (2D:4D) is the indicator of the prenatal testosterone. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between 2D:4D, hand preference and hand grip strength in swimmers. A total of 80 elite swimmers, participated in the study. Height, body weight, body mass index (BMI), hand 2D:4D finger measurements and hand grip strength tests were performed for athletes. The hand preference was determined by the Oldfield questionnaire and it was evaluated according to the Geschwind score. The data were recorded in the SPSS 20 program and p<0.05 was considered as statistically significant. It was found that in both men and women, a negative correlation was found between right and left hand 2D:4D and both dominant (DHGS) and non-dominant hand grip strength (NDHGS) values. It was found that men had lower 2D:4D ratio than women. For both right and left handed, there was a statistically significant difference between the right and left hand 2D:4D ratios in both men and women (p<0.05) and the dominant hand (DH) 2D:4D ratios were found to be lower than non-dominant hand (NDH) 2D:4D ratios in both men and women (p<0.05) It can be said that the 2D:4D ratios may be the effect of determining the hand preference, the grip strength and therefore the strength.

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Determination of hand grip strength and its correlates during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/s12884-021-04003-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Auwal Abdullahi ◽

Amina Shuaib Bala ◽

Sani Musa Danazumi ◽

Saadatu Maiwada Abubakar ◽

Rislanu Isyaku Adamu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Systolic Blood Pressure ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Dominant Hand ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Final Model ◽

Hand Grip

Abstract Background Pregnancy results in many changes, including reduced hand grip strength (HGS). However, good HGS is required for physical functions such as carrying and breastfeeding the baby after birth. The aim of this study was to determine the factors that may predict HGS during pregnancy. Methods The study was a cross-sectional study approved by the Research Ethics Committees of Kano State Ministry of Health and Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital in Kano, north-west, Nigeria. Pregnant women at the designated hospitals were included in the study if they had no serious comorbidities or any known neurological condition that affects the hands and the neck. Demographic characteristics and independent (predictor) variables (age, weight, height, BMI, maternity leave status, number of full-term deliveries, number of preterm deliveries, number of live births, number of abortuses, gravidity, trimester, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, inter arm systolic BP difference [IASBP], inter arm diastolic BP difference [IADBP], and heart rate) of each of the participants were recorded by experienced therapists. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-test, Pearson correlation coefficient and standard multiple regression. Result One hundred and sixty-one pregnant women with mean age, 25.04 ± 4.83 years participated in the study. In the dominant hand, 120 participants (74.5%) had weak grip strength. In the non-dominant hand, 135 participants (83.9%) had weak grip strength. For the dominant hand, the total variance explained by the whole model was significant, 28.5%, F(11, 161) = 1.187, R2 = 0.081, p = 0.300 . In the final model, none of the variables significantly predicted HGS. However, systolic blood pressure contributed to the model more than any other variable (Beta = -0.155). For the non-dominant hand, the total variance explained by the whole model was not significant, 33.1%, F(11, 161) = 1.675, R2 = 0.111, p = 0.089 . In the final model, only systolic blood pressure (Beta = -0.254, p = 0.023) significantly predicted hand grip strength. Conclusion Cardiovascular events or changes during pregnancy (such as change in systolic blood pressure) may be related to HGS in pregnant women. It is therefore, important for clinicians to pay attention to this, in planning rehabilitation strategies for pregnant women.

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HAND GRIP STRENGTH ASSESSMENT IN A HOME-DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM: FEASIBILITY AND PRELIMINARY FINDINGS

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igz038.3405 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S936-S936

Author(s):

Heather L Hutchins-Wiese ◽

and Sarah E Walsh

Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Future Research ◽

Dominant Hand ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Strength Assessment ◽

Adverse Health Outcomes ◽

Hand Grip ◽

Average Maximum ◽

Maximum Grip Strength

Abstract Declining hand grip strength is associated with adverse health outcomes and is a relatively quick and easy-to-administer functional assessment; however, grip strength is not routinely assessed in home-delivered meal (HDM) programs. The purpose of this sub-study was to test if grip strength assessment is feasible and useful in a HDM population. Among HDM clients (n=258) who completed health assessments between 2016 and 2018, a voluntary convenience sample of 34 HDM clients (23 women, 11 men) participated in the grip strength assessment sub-study. Sub-study participants were younger (72.2+/-7.35 vs. 77.0+/-10.50 years), with no other significant differences compared to the full sample of HDM participants. The average maximum grip strength was 21.99+/-6.97 kg for the dominant hand; 16 clients were categorized as having normal, 6 intermediate, and 12 weak grip strength. Normative categories for grip strength vary by gender because men typically have higher grip strength measures than women. In this population, more men were categorized as having weak grip strength compared to women (X (2, 34) =11.44, p=.03). In men, hand grip strength tended to be lower in those who reported a fall in the previous 6 months compared to those who did not report a fall (20.8+/-7.01 vs 29.3+/-6.32, p=.079). The gender differences and 8 kg difference in grip strength relative to reported falls are clinically meaningful in this vulnerable population. Future research is needed with a larger sample of HDM clients to confirm these preliminary findings.

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Trends in Hand Grip Strength in Some Adult Male Zimbabweans

British Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.1177/030802269505800808 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 58 (8) ◽

pp. 345-348 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Seyi-Ladele Amosun ◽

Alice Moyo ◽

Carmelo Matara

Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Adult Male ◽

Occupational Injuries ◽

Manpower Planning ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Dominant Hand ◽

Range Of Movement ◽

Hand Grip ◽

Percentage Difference ◽

Strength Tests

The Department of Occupational Health and Safety at Work, of the Ministry of Labour, Manpower Planning and Social Welfare in Zimbabwe, has consistently reported an appreciable number of occupational injuries involving the hand. In the central hospitals, routine hand assessment includes range of movement, sensory and muscle strength tests, as well as hand grip strength tests. Differences had been observed in the hand grip measurements obtained when compared with norms developed by Kellor et al (1971). The aim of this study was, therefore, to assess the trend in the grip strength of a sample of adult male Zimbabweans. Hand grip strength measures for the right and left hands of 204 male Zimbabweans, aged 18–56 years, were taken using a Jamar® dynamometer. The relationship between these grip strength measures and age, height, weight and body mass index was assessed. Grip strength percentage difference between dominant and nondomlnant hands did not obey the 10% rule, which assumes that the dominant hand can be up to 10% stronger than the nondominant hand. Grip strength was negatively related to age but positively related to body weight and height. The need for additional studies to establish normative data for grip strength measurements for use in the clinical situation is Indicated.

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