The Effects of Kinesio Taping on Reaction Time, Pain, Hand Grip Strength and Upper Extremity Functional State in Patients with Lateral Epicondylitis

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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Hand grip strength: An assessment criteria of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders in Indian collegiate computer users

Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences ◽

10.4103/1947-489x.210999 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 2 (5) ◽

pp. 198 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Shyamal Koley ◽

JasmineKaur Chawla ◽

JaspalSingh Sandhu

Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Upper Extremity ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Computer Users ◽

Assessment Criteria ◽

Hand Grip ◽

Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders

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Strength and Reaction Time Capabilities of New Zealand Polo Players and Their Association with Polo Playing Handicap

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology ◽

10.3390/jfmk4030048 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 48 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Regan Standing ◽

Russ Best

Keyword(s):

New Zealand ◽

Reaction Time ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Left Hand ◽

Hand Grip ◽

Right Hand ◽

Physical Attributes

Polo is an equestrian team sport consisting of four players per team, with level of play determined by cumulative player handicap (−2 to +10 goals), with a higher handicap denoting a better player. There is minimal literature investigating Polo players’ physical attributes, hence the understanding of the physical characteristics that may contribute to an improved handicap are unknown. This study sought to identify the relationship between pertinent strength measures (left and right hand grip strength; absolute and relative isometric mid-thigh pull) and reaction time in Polo handicap in 19 New Zealand Polo players, and ascertain whether handicap could be predicted by these measures. Correlation coefficients were expressed using R values, accompanying descriptors and 90% confidence intervals (C.I.). Variance explained was expressed via the R2 statistic, and statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Right hand grip strength, isometric mid-thigh pull values were found to significantly correlate to and explain variance within Polo player handicap (all moderate to large correlations; p < 0.05). Whereas left hand grip strength (R: 0.380; 90% C.I. −0.011 to 0.670) and reaction time (0.020; −0.372 to 0.406) were non-significant, moderate and trivial correlates and predictors of handicap respectively. Practically, these findings highlight the differing roles between rein and mallet hands of Polo players and emphasise the importance of a strong and stable platform when riding and striking the ball. Lack of association with reaction time may be explained in part by higher handicapped Polo players employing a more proactive approach to the game.

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

Journal of Physical Therapy Science ◽

10.1589/jpts.22.285 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 22 (3) ◽

pp. 285-289 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Jung-Hoon Lee ◽

Won-Gyu Yoo ◽

Kyung-Soon Lee

Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Dominant Hand ◽

Kinesio Taping ◽

Hand Grip ◽

Flexor Muscles ◽

Neck Rotation ◽

Head Neck

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

10.53350/pjmhs211561709 ◽

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.

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A Study of effects of Yoga Versus Physical Exercise on Psychological Parameters, Hand Grip Strength and Reaction Time During Examination Stress in Young Female Medical Students

International Journal of Physiology ◽

10.5958/j.2320-608x.2.1.030 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 140

Author(s):

Vivek K Sharma ◽

Ajay Kukreja ◽

S Senthil Kumar ◽

Shailesh Gupta ◽

Sarita Kanojia ◽

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Keyword(s):

Reaction Time ◽

Medical Students ◽

Physical Exercise ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Young Female ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Hand Grip ◽

Examination Stress ◽

Psychological Parameters

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

10.21203/rs.3.pex-1548/v1 ◽

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.

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Investigation of Immediate and Delayed Effects of Bilateral Forearm Kinesio-Taping on Maximal Hand Grip Strength in Female Volleyball Players

Journal of Educational Issues ◽

10.5296/jei.v6i2.18011 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 443

Author(s):

İzzet Kırkaya ◽

Celil Kaçoğlu

Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Repeated Measures ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Middle Region ◽

Delayed Effects ◽

Kinesio Taping ◽

Hand Grip ◽

Volleyball Players ◽

The One ◽

Women's Volleyball

The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate and delayed effects of the kinesio-taping on the hand grip strength. Six-teen female volleyball players currently competing in Turkey Women’s Volleyball 2nd league (age 18.1±2.3 years, height 172.9±7.3 cm) voluntarily participated in this study. In cross-over research design, all participants participated in a total of 4 different measurements, immediately after kinesio-taping (1), immediately after placebo taping (2), after volleyball training (3), 48h post taping (4). In kinesio-taping, approximately 2-3 cm ends of kinesio-tapes were applied without tension, and the middle region was stretched by approximately 10-15% in “Y-shape”. Hand grip strength measurements were made 4 times on different days that before kinesio-taping, immediately after kinesio-taping, immediately after training and 48 hours after taping with a portable handheld dynamometer. According to the results of the one-way repeated measures ANOVA, the kinesio-taping to forearm didn’t elicit any significant changes in hand grip strength over the conditions (p > 0.05). The results of the current study showed that the kinesio-taping in female volleyball players did not have a significant effect on immediate, right after training and 48 hours after taping, compared to placebo taping measurements in dominant and non-dominant maximal hand grip strength.

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