scholarly journals Hand Performance and Strength Evaluation in Smartphone users in the Healthy Population: A Study Protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasraj Kaur Bhamra ◽  
Waqar M. Naqvi ◽  
Sakshi P. Arora
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Healthy Population ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
Hand Performance

Abstract Introduction: This study investigated the interactive effects between the levels of smartphone use on hand-grip strength and functional hand performance in young people. High levels of smartphone use diminished hand-grip strengths as well as and hand function that results in a reduction of handgrip strength of dominant hands in smartphone users. To create a self-diagnostic scale that could tell the difference between smartphone addicts and non-addicts. The smartphone addiction scale short version (SAS-SV) was shown to be reliable and accurate. The qDASH (Questionnaire for Disorders of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand) is an automatic management region-specific outcome device designed to assess upper-extremity impairment along with symptoms. The key component of the qDASH is an 11-item disability/symptom scale.Method: The observational cross-sectional study will be including 70 participants aged between 16 to 29 years from Ravi Nair College of Physiotherapy, India for study as per exclusion and inclusion criteria. Intervention, the span of the duration of analysis of the study will be 6 months. The Hand Dynamometer will be used, SAS-SV and qDASH questionnaire will be used to evaluate the smartphone addiction and assess the upper extremity functional independency.Discussion: The Study will evaluate the hand performance and strength of smartphone in healthy participants. There was a link between smartphone addiction and hand-grip strength and upper-limb disability. There is a dismissive impact on youthful participants during the overuse of smartphone on their hand functions.The Institutional Ethical Clearance reference number for this study is RNPC/IEC/2020-21/0013.

scholarly journals 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

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 153473541984727 ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Factors That May Influence the Hand Grip Strength in an Adult Healthy Population

Hand ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 15S-15S
Author(s):  
Artur Costa Neto ◽  
Vera Resende ◽  
Ricardo Frada ◽  
Carlos Queirós ◽  
Nuno Reais
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Healthy Population ◽  
Hand Grip

Correlation between selective motor control and upper extremity function in children with hemiparesis

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1709-1712
Author(s):  
Radwa Gomaa Abd El-Aziz Said ◽  
Amira M. Abd- Elmonem ◽  
Maya G. Aly
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Motor Control ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Extremity Function ◽  
Selective Control ◽  
Upper Extremity Function ◽  
Positive Significant Correlation

Background: Impairedselective motor control is a common problem in children with hemiparesis; it interferes with upper extremity function and grip strength of the affected side. Aim: To study the relationship between selective motor control and upper extremity function in children with hemiparesis. Methods: This study included a convenient sample of 48 children with hemiparesis (age; four to eight years). The test of arm selective control, quality of upper extremity skill test, and hand held dynamometers were used to assess the selective motor control, upper extremityfunction and hand grip strength respectively. Results: The results showed positive significant correlation (p> 0.05) between test of arm selective control with upper extremityfunction (r=0.85) and hand grip strength (r=0.77). Moreover, there was positive significant correlation between upper extremityfunction and hand grip strength (r=0.72). Conclusion: Selective motor control is positively correlated with upper extremityfunction and hand grip strength in children with hemiparesis. The results help in the development of appropriate treatment programs for the rehabilitation of children with hemiplegia. Keywords: Cerebral palsy; Hand grip strength; Selective motor control; Unilateral cerebral palsy; Upper extremity function.

scholarly journals Assessment of Hand Grip Strength of Orthopedically Challenged Persons Affected with Upper Extremity

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakash Chandra Dhara ◽  
Sujaya De ◽  
Amitava Pal ◽  
Piyali Sengupta ◽  
Sudeshna Roy
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Grip

scholarly journals Evaluation of Response to Treatment in Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
EZGİ YILDIZ GÜVERCİN ◽  
Sibel EYİGÖR ◽  
Göksel Tanigor ◽  
Menekse Inbat ◽  
Sedef Kabayel
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
The Body ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Novel Studies ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema ◽  
The Right

Abstract ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to assess and compare the response to the BCRL treatment with CLUE scores, bioimpedence spectroscopy and the volume-assessments /measurements. A secondary aim of the study was to show whether CLUE has a place in the treatment response, and its correlation with the other measures of lymphedema.DesignThe design of our study is a retrospective study.SettingA rehabilitation center.ParticipantsA total of 40 patients were included in the study. Mean age and the body mass indices of the patients weres 57.8±12.46, and 30.99±4.69, respectively. Ninety-five percent of the patient were right handed, and the prevalence of the right arm lymphedema was 50%.InterventionsNot applicable.Main Outcome MeasuresAssessment of the upper-extremity volumes, CLUE (Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema of the Upper Extremity) score, functional assessment of the upper extremities, bioimpedance Spectroscopy, hand-grip strength.ResultsCorrelation analyses showed that CLUE total score and BIS values were correlated with the reduction in the volumes (p=0.04 and p<0.001, respectively). Moreover, CLUE total score was also found to be positively correlated with the BIS values (p<0.001). Hand grip strength and QuickDASH scores were not found to be correlated with the changes in the volume (p=0.475 and p=0.210, respectively) and CLUE total scores (p=0.21 and p=0.57, respecively).ConclusionsIn conclusion, development of a structured clinical assessment like CLUE provides clinicians a standardized evaluation for BCRL. For the novel studies aiming to assess treatment responses to patients with BCRL, use of CLUE and BIS alongside with routinely used volumetric methods are encouraged.

BIOMECHANICAL EFFECT OF TESTING POSITIONS ON HAND GRIP STRENGTH

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (03) ◽  
pp. 1650026
Author(s):  
WALAA M. EL-SAIS ◽  
WALAA S. MOHAMMAD
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Clinical Setting ◽  
Standing Position ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Dominant Hand ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Functional Measure

Hand grip strength (HGS) is a useful functional measure of the integrity of the upper extremities, however, many studies have examined it from selected positions (i.e., supine, sitting, standing), with no emphasis on other derived positions that are used in clinical setting. This study’s objective was to evaluate HGS in different body positions that are used in clinical setting by using a standard protocol. The study sample was a convenience sample of 40 healthy male participants with no history of psychiatric, neurological, or upper extremity orthopedic dysfunction. Grip strength in the dominant hand was measured with a Jamar Plus[Formula: see text] digital hand dynamometer in five positions: Supine, prone, side-lying, sitting, and standing. The HGS value in prone position was significantly lower than in standing position ([Formula: see text]) and sitting position ([Formula: see text]). However, no statistically significant difference was found in HGS among the supine, prone, and side-lying positions. Grip strength was moderately correlated with age ([Formula: see text]). This study provides useful evaluation for grip strength in different positions. In identical upper extremity positions, grip strength varies between different body positions. Grip strength is equivalent when tested from the supine, side-lying, or prone positions, thus the position can be adjusted according to the patient’s condition. Finally, age is an important determinant of hand grip evaluation, particularly when standing position is used.

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