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Grip strength and forearm circumference in a healthy population
R E Anakwe1, J S Huntley, J E McEachan
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, Fife, UK. raymundus@doctors.org.uk
The Journal of Hand Surgery, European Volume
|January 2, 2007
Summary
Hand grip strength is influenced by age, sex, and forearm size. Contralateral grip strength and forearm circumference can predict maximum grip strength in adults.
Area of Science:
- Kinesiology
- Human Physiology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Grip strength is a key indicator of overall health and functional capacity.
- Understanding factors influencing grip strength is crucial for clinical assessment.
- Anthropometric measurements and contralateral limb strength are potential predictors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between anthropometric measurements, contralateral grip strength, and maximum grip strength.
- To identify predictors of maximum hand grip strength in a diverse adult population.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 250 subjects, recording age, sex, and hand preference.
- Measured grip strength using a Jamar hydraulic dynamometer.
- Performed multiple regression analyses to identify significant predictors.
Main Results:
- Grip strength peaked in the 35-44 age group and was higher in men than women.
- Contralateral grip strength predicted maximum grip strength for both sexes.
- Forearm circumference predicted maximum grip strength in men.
Conclusions:
- Contralateral grip strength and forearm circumference are significant predictors of hand grip strength.
- A forearm circumference difference exceeding 2 cm may indicate diminished grip strength in certain pathologies.
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