Correlations of Handgrip Strength and some Anthropometric Variables in Indian Inter-University Female Handball Players

Correlations of Handgrip Strength and some Anthropometric Variables in Indian Inter-University Female Handball Players The purpose of this study was of two-folds, firstly, to evaluate the handgrip strength and some anthropometric characteristics of Indian inter-university female handball players and, secondly, to search the correlations of these physical traits among themselves. To serve this purpose, thirteen anthropometric characteristics, were measured on purposely selected 101 Indian inter-university female handball players aged 18-25 years (mean age 20.13 years, ±1.40) collected from seven Indian universities and the competition was held in Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India. An adequate number of controls (n = 100, 21.10 years, ± 1.70) were also collected from the same place. The results indicated statistically significant differences (p<.05-.001) in all the variables, except BMI, right upper arm and forearm lengths, right upper extremity length and right upper arm circumference between Indian inter-university female handball players and controls. Dominant right handgrip strength has significantly positive correlations (p≤.01) with all the variables, except left hand width and right upper extremity length. Height and weight have significantly positive correlations (p≤ .01) with all the variables, except right upper extremity length and right upper arm circumference. For rest of the anthropometric variables, it was observed that almost all the variables were correlated to each other significantly (p≤ .05 - .01) with positive correlations, except right upper extremity length and right upper arm circumference.

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A study on the determination of handgrip strength of Olympic style weightlifting athletes

Physical Education of Students ◽

10.15561/20755279.2020.0303 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 141-148

Author(s):

Kenan Erdağı ◽

Osman Tüfekçi ◽

Mustafa Yeşeri ◽

Mehmet F. Yüksel ◽

Nimet Turgut ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Upper Extremity ◽

Handgrip Strength ◽

Low Cost ◽

Control Group ◽

Upper Arm ◽

Arm Circumference ◽

Anthropometric Characteristics ◽

Invasive Method ◽

Hand Length

Background and Study Aim: Handgrip strength is widely accepted as a functionality parameter to assess upper extremity performance. The measurement of hand grip strength by dynamometry is a low cost, non-invasive method of simple applicability. The present study is based on the association of dominant and non-dominant handgrip strength with demographic and anthropometric characteristics; height, body weight, body mass index, upper arm length, forearm length, hand length, forearm circumference, upper arm circumference. Material and Methods: The study included 70 male athletes in olympic style weightlifting (age: 18.06±2.18, height:1.74±.06 m, body weight: 76.09±13.04 kg). A total of 70 sedentary individuals as a control group (age 18.11±.18, height:1.75±.04 m, body weight: 74.01±13.94 kg) were also taken to compare study findings. The data obtained was analyzed by SPPS for Windows, version 25. Handgrip strength measurements were obtained by a Jamar dynamometer, according to the recommendations of the American Association of Hand Therapists. Results: It was found that the values of dominant and non-dominant handgrip strength, upper arm circumference and forearm circumference length of the weightlifting athletes were higher than those of sedentary individuals (p<.001). No asymmetry was observed in dominant and non-dominant handgrip strength values of the athletes and sedentary individuals. The correlations were noted between dominant and non-dominant handgrip strength values of weightlifting athletes and demographic characteristics, some anthropometric characteristics of upper extremity and weightlifting performance. Conclusion: The variability of handgrip strength might largely be explained by some anthropometric characteristics of upper extremity.

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The Correlation of Parents Height Characteristics and Maternal Nutritional Status During Pregnancy Based on Upper Arm Circumference (UAC) and Stunting Incidence of Toddlers Aged 24-59 Months in the Working Area of Berbek Community Health Center Nganjuk Regency

Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan (Journal of Ners and Midwifery) ◽

10.26699/jnk.v8i1.art.p001-012 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 001-012

Author(s):

Wahyu Nuraisya ◽

Wahyu Erdi

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Health Center ◽

Normal Pregnancy ◽

Upper Arm ◽

Public Health Center ◽

Maternal Nutritional Status ◽

Arm Circumference ◽

Parental Height ◽

Almost All

Stunting in Indonesia was the fifth ranks in the world, influenced by many factors, some of which are the height of the parents and the nutritional status of the mother during pregnancy. The purpose of this research was to determine the correlation of parent height characteristics and maternal nutritional status during pregnancy based on Upper Arm Circumference (UAC) with stunting incidence in toddlers aged 24-59 months in the working area of the Berbek Public Health Center Nganjuk Regency. The research design used correlation analytic research design with observational method with case control approach. The independent variables consisted of parental height characteristics and maternal nutritional status during pregnancy based on UAC, and the dependent variable was stunting incidence. The population was 2266 respondents of under-five children aged 24-59 months. The sampling technique used quota sampling consisted 96 respondents. The instrument used height measurement tool, the Mother's Child Health book and the Public Health Center Weigh Activity Report, 2011. This research was conducted from 22 July to 22 August 2019 in three selected villages namely Sumberurip, Sumberwindu and Semare villages. Data analysis used chi-square test α (0.05). The results showed that almost all mothers and fathers had normal height characteristics, almost all respondents had the nutritional status of the mother during normal pregnancy. Analysis of height, circumference of the mother, and nutritional status of the mother during pregnancy based on Upper Arm Circumference (UAC) was obtained ρ value = 0.036; 0,000 and 0,000 <α 0,05. It meant that there was a correlation between parental height characteristics and maternal nutritional status during pregnancy based on Upper Arm Circumference (UAC) with the incidence of stunting in children aged 24-59 months in the Berbek Public Health Center Nganjuk Regency Parental height and nutritional status of the mother during normal pregnancy, it will have the opportunity to have a child with good growth.

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Clinical Evaluation of Protein Energy Wasting in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients

10.21203/rs.3.rs-551106/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

ZHANG jing ◽

TIAN jie ◽

WANG hongling ◽

HE zhengzhong

Keyword(s):

Handgrip Strength ◽

Abdominal Circumference ◽

Maintenance Hemodialysis ◽

Physical Parameters ◽

Diagnostic Efficiency ◽

Physical Measurement ◽

Upper Arm ◽

Protein Energy Wasting ◽

Protein Energy ◽

Arm Circumference

Abstract Background: Protein-energy wasting (PEW) is a common complication of maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. This study aimed to explore the PEW evaluation method in MHD patients. Methods: Clinical data, physical parameters, laboratory values, and a questionnaire survey of MHD patients were collected from PEW and non-PEW patients in our hospital from September to December 2019. Analysis of variance was used to assess the difference between the two groups. ROC analysis was used to compare the diagnostic efficacy of physical measurement and nutrition scores and find the appropriate evaluation criteria for clinical application. Results: 1. There were statistically significant differences in many physical parameters between the two groups (p<0.05). 2. ROC curve analysis showed that the diagnostic efficiency of a single physical measurement or nutritional score was not high, and multiple indexes should be combined. 3. The simplified Pew risk score formula was 27.4 + abdominal circumference + 0.4 * main handgrip strength - 3.2 * body mass index -1.9 * upper arm circumference, which had a sensitivity of 67.7% and specificity of 94.4% at AUC of 0.864 and cutoff of 0.043346. Conclusion: A combination of abdominal circumference, main handgrip strength, BMI, and upper arm circumference could comprehensively evaluate PEW to improve the diagnostic efficiency.

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Association between handgrip strength and back strength in adolescent and adult cricket players

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2017-0177 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 32 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Deepika Singla ◽

M. Ejaz Hussain

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Handgrip Strength ◽

Adult Population ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Left Hand ◽

Hand Grip ◽

Large Correlation ◽

Positive Correlations

AbstractBackgroundAlthough a significant amount of research has been conducted on handgrip strength and its association with anthropometric variables, very few researchers have focused on assessment of back strength and its relationship with anthropometric variables in cricketers.ObjectiveTo investigate the degree of correlation between handgrip strength and back strength in cricket players of different maturity levels and to find the correlations of handgrip strength and back strength with anthropometric variables of age, height, body weight and body mass index (BMI).MethodsTwenty-four adolescents; aged 16.6 ± 0.8 years and 32 adult cricketers aged 24 ± 4.6 years were tested for height, body weight, BMI, hand grip strength and back strength. t values, Cohen’s d and Pearson’s correlation coefficients were calculated.ResultsHand grip strength and back strength were not found to correlate with each other at p ≤ 0.05 in adolescent players while a statistically significant large sized correlation was observed in adult cricketers at p = 0.001. Back strength and body weight were found to have a statistically significant moderate sized correlation with each other (r = 0.453 in the adolescent group and r = 0.355 in the adult group). Significant positive correlations were observed for left hand grip strength with height, body weight and BMI and also between back strength and age in the adult population of cricketers.ConclusionA significantly large correlation exists between handgrip strength and back strength in adult cricketers with no such correlation found for adolescent cricketers. Data of the present study justify its utility in the case of selection, assessment and rehabilitation of cricket players.

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Prediction of Libero’s Performance on the basis of Selected Anthropometric Characteristics

10.52228/jrua.2021-27-1-12 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 89-98

Author(s):

Mithilesh Kumar Singh ◽

Rajender Lal ◽

Rakesh Kumar Patel ◽

Rajeev Chaudhary

Keyword(s):

Multiple Regression Equation ◽

Calf Circumference ◽

Leg Length ◽

Hip Circumference ◽

Upper Arm ◽

Complete Evaluation ◽

Thigh Circumference ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Arm Circumference ◽

Anthropometric Characteristics

The objective of the study was to predict of Libero’s performance on the basis of selected anthropometric characteristics. In this study, Libero’s performance was selected as dependent variable (DV) and selected anthropometric characteristics i.e. LP (Libero’s Performance), LH (Libero’s Height), LW (Libero’s Weight), LAL (Libero’s Arm Length), LFAL (Libero’s Fore Arm Length, LUAL (Libero’s Upper Arm Length), LUAC (Libero’s Upper Arm Circumference), LWC (Libero’s Waist Circumference), LHC (Libero’s Hip Circumference), LLL (Libero’s Leg Length), LLLL (Libero’s Lower Leg Length), LTC (Libero’s Thigh Circumference) and LCC (Libero’s Calf Circumference) were observed as independent variables (IV). For the purpose of the present study, the subjects were selected from Inter-university level Volleyball Tournament. A total of 75 male Liberos were purposively selected for the study. The age of the subjects ranged between 18-28 years. To find out relationship between Dependent Variable (Libero’s Performance) and Independent Variables (selected Anthropometric Characteristics), Product Moment correlation and multiple correlations were applied. For predicting Dependent Variable (Libero’s Performance) on the basis of Independent Variables (selected Anthropometric Characteristics), multiple regression equation was applied. Established regression models are: (1) Libero’s Performance = 114.163-551X Libero’s Height (2) Libero’s Performance = 137.345 -1.171 X Libero’s Height+.913 X Libero’s Leg Length (3) Libero’s Performance = 95.165 -.944 X Libero’s Height+1.296 X Libero’s Leg Length -1.024 X Libero’s Calf Circumference. The findings suggest that performance is associated with anthropometric characteristics with biomechanical implications that may be used to provide a more complete evaluation of Libero’s performance.

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Validation Of Upper Extremity Post-Thrombotic Syndrome Outcome Measurement In Israeli Children

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v122.21.1726.1726 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 122 (21) ◽

pp. 1726-1726

Author(s):

Esther Polen ◽

Michael Weintraub ◽

Chanie Stoffer ◽

Dena Jaffe ◽

Ayala Burger ◽

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Keyword(s):

Upper Extremity ◽

North American ◽

Outcome Measurement ◽

Healthy Children ◽

Upper Arm ◽

Post Thrombotic Syndrome ◽

Arm Circumference ◽

American Children ◽

Mid Upper Arm Circumference

Abstract Background Studies on pediatric norms to be used for upper extremity post thrombotic syndrome (PTS) assessment have been conducted in North America, but these norms have never been evaluated in non-North American children. A validation study to assess the validity and reliability of the two currently available pediatric PTS assessment instruments, i.e. the Modified Villalta Score (MVS) and the Manco-Johnson Instrument (MJI), on a non-North American convenience sample of healthy children is necessary in order to account for differences that may exist across cultural boundaries. Aim To determine pediatric norms for upper extremity PTS assessment in a non-North American cohort and to determine normal discrepancies in arm circumference, which in American children have been found to be ≤1 cm in the MJI (1) and <3% in the MVS (2). In addition we aimed to evaluate the specificity of the upper extremity PTS assessment instruments by testing the hypothesis that healthy children receive a score of 0 (indicating absence of PTS) when using the pediatric PTS tools. Methods The study design was a community-based observational cross-sectional study using a cohort of 28 healthy children with no history of thrombosis, central venous catheter use and/or family history of thrombosis. Inter-rater reliability of the measurement instruments was assessed using two trained PTS examiners. Results Among the 28 healthy children, the median age was 6.6 years (range 1.5-12.8 years). The median (interquartile range, (IQR)) contra-lateral difference for mid-forearm circumference was 0.4 cm (0.3 cm); and for the mid-upper arm circumference was 0.3 cm (0.5 cm). The upper limit of normal for contra-lateral differences in upper limb circumference was 0.8 cm for mid-forearm and 1.0 cm for mid-upper arm. None of the children had greater than a 1 cm difference in mid-forearm or mid-upper arm circumference. Differences of greater than 3% were present in 4 children (14.3%) in the mid-upper arm circumference. In a simple linear regression model, the absolute difference in upper-arm circumference was positively associated with age (= -0.006 + 0.38 * age; R2=0.18, p=0.025). Agreement between two trained examiners for the healthy child cohort varied depending on the criteria used for determination of normal differences. Using a 1.0 cm cut-off for determination of normal differences resulted in 96% agreement between two trained examiners for both mid-upper arm and mid-forearm measurements. Use of a 3% difference as the cut-off resulted in a 93% agreement between the two examiners. There was 100% agreement for the remaining items of the PTS score. In addition to differences in arm circumference, three healthy children had signs and symptoms associated with PTS; one child (3.6%) presented with bilateral venous collaterals on the chest and shoulders and two children (7.1%) reported pain in the upper extremities, although the pain did not interfere with functioning. Conclusions In a sample of Israeli children, the use of an absolute cut-off measure for contra-lateral differences in upper limb circumference of >1.0 cm is a more applicable and reliable measurement than a 3% cut-off. The presence of signs and symptoms of PTS in the upper extremity of healthy children questions the specificity of the current available PTS assessment tools for upper extremity in children. 1. Goldenberg NA, Pounder E, Knapp-Clevenger R, Manco-Johnson MJ. Validation of Upper Extremity Post-Thrombotic Syndrome Outcome Measurement in Children. J Pediatr. 2010 Nov; 157(5):852–5. 2. Boulden BM, Crary SE, Buchanan GR, Journeycake JM. Determination of pediatric norms for assessment of upper venous system post-thrombotic syndrome. J Thromb Haemost. 2007 May; 5(5): 1077–9. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

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Patient Satisfaction after Upper Extremity Laser Lipolysis without Suction

Plastic Surgery International ◽

10.1155/2011/352451 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2011 ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Brett S. Kotlus ◽

Charles Mok

Keyword(s):

Patient Satisfaction ◽

Upper Extremity ◽

Pulsed Laser ◽

Skin Surface ◽

Upper Arm ◽

Laser Lipolysis ◽

Fat Reduction ◽

Arm Circumference ◽

Minimal Improvement ◽

Treatment Endpoint

Background and Objective. There has been a heightened interest in laser-assisted fat reduction procedures. We aimed to determine if lipolysis with the 1,320 nm Nd-YAG short-pulsed laser without subsequent suction results in satisfactory contouring of the upper extremity. Materials and Methods. Unilateral laser lipolysis of the upper arm was performed on 5 patients. Subcutaneous, subdermal, and skin surface temperatures were monitored with flexible thermocouples throughout the procedure to aid in the establishment of a treatment endpoint. Photographs and arm circumference measurements were evaluated before and 3 months after laser lipolysis. Patients were given the choice of undergoing the procedure on the contralateral arm at 3 months. Results. All patients achieved no improvement to minimal improvement in upper arm contour. One of five patients was elected to have lipolysis performed on the contralateral arm. Conclusion. Laser lipolysis may be safely performed with the parameters utilized in this pilot study, although minimal improvement was seen in upper extremity contour.

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NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND DIETARY INTAKE IN NON-CIRRHOTIC ADULT CHRONIC HEPATITIS C PATIENTS

Arquivos de Gastroenterologia ◽

10.1590/s0004-28032015000300010 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 52 (3) ◽

pp. 204-209 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Catarina B A GOTTSCHALL ◽

Thainá G PEREIRA ◽

Estela I RABITO ◽

Mário R ÁLVARES-DA-SILVA

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Hepatitis C Virus ◽

Hepatitis C ◽

Global Assessment ◽

Handgrip Strength ◽

Royal Free Hospital ◽

Upper Arm ◽

Muscle Area ◽

Arm Circumference ◽

Mid Upper Arm Circumference

BackgroundThe hepatitis C virus is one of the main causes of liver disease worldwide and may develop nutritional deficiencies.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to assess and compare different nutritional status methods of adult patients with chronic hepatitis C virus, and to describe inadequacies in dietary intake.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with adult outpatients with hepatitis C virus at a Brazilian hospital. Nutritional assessment included the 24-hour dietary recall, anthropometry (body weight, height, body mass index, triceps skinfold, mid-upper arm circumference, mid-arm muscle circumference, mid-upper arm muscle area, adductor policis muscle), Subjective Global Assessment, Royal Free Hospital Global Assessment and handgrip strength.ResultsA total of 94 outpatients (ages 30 to 76 years), was included, 46 were men. The prevalence of malnutrition as measured by the different methods was 6.4% (body mass index); 60.6% (handgrip strength), and 53.2% (Royal Free Hospital Global Assessment). There was correlation between mid-upper arm circumference and mid-arm muscle circumference (r=0.821), mid-upper arm circumference and triceps skinfold (r=0.575) and mid-upper arm circumference and mid-upper arm muscle area (r=0.781). Energy and protein intakes were below recommended levels in 49 (52.1%) and 44 (46.8%) of patients, respectively. Inadequate calcium, potassium, zinc and vitamin C intakes occurred in 92.6%, 97.9%, 63.8% and 60.6% of patients. There was an association between dietary energy and protein intake with Royal Free Hospital Global Assessment (P<0.001) and a tendency for them to be associated with handgrip strength (P=0.076 and P=0.054).ConclusionMalnutrition is frequently in hepatitis C virus patients. They have high prevalence of inadequate energy, protein and micronutrients intake, even in the absence of cirrhosis.

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Association of anthropometric parameters with amplitude and crosstalk of mechanomyographic signals during forearm flexion, pronation and supination torque tasks

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-019-52536-4 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Irsa Talib ◽

Kenneth Sundaraj ◽

Chee Kiang Lam

Keyword(s):

Biceps Brachii ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Skinfold Thickness ◽

Voluntary Contraction ◽

Anthropometric Parameters ◽

Arm Circumference ◽

Human Arm ◽

Flexor Muscles ◽

Positive Correlations ◽

Almost All

Abstract This study aimed to quantify the association of four anthropometric parameters of the human arm, namely, the arm circumference (CA), arm length (LA), skinfold thickness (ST) and inter-sensor distance (ISD), with amplitude (RMS) and crosstalk (CT) of mechanomyography (MMG) signals. Twenty-five young, healthy, male participants were recruited to perform forearm flexion, pronation and supination torque tasks. Three accelerometers were employed to record the MMG signals from the biceps brachii (BB), brachialis (BRA) and brachioradialis (BRD) at 80% maximal voluntary contraction (MVC). Signal RMS was used to quantify the amplitude of the MMG signals from a muscle, and cross-correlation coefficients were used to quantify the magnitude of the CT among muscle pairs (BB & BRA, BRA & BRD, and BB & BRD). For all investigated muscles and pairs, RMS and CT showed negligible to low negative correlations with CA, LA and ISD (r = −0.0001–−0.4611), and negligible to moderate positive correlations with ST (r = 0.004–0.511). However, almost all of these correlations were statistically insignificant (p > 0.05). These findings suggest that RMS and CT values for the elbow flexor muscles recorded and quantified using accelerometers appear invariant to anthropometric parameters.

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