Gender-specific Indian Paediatric and Adult Reference Data for Muscle Function Parameters Assessed Using Jumping...

Area of Science:

• Exercise Physiology
• Biomechanics
• Human Movement Science

Background:

• Establishing normative data for muscle function is crucial for clinical assessment.
• Jumping Mechanography is a valuable tool for evaluating muscle performance.
• Limited data exists for the Indian population regarding muscle function parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish age and gender-specific reference data for muscle function parameters in the Indian population.
• To utilize Jumping Mechanography for assessing muscle power and force.
• To provide a benchmark for clinical evaluation of muscle function in India.

Main Methods:

• 2056 healthy Indian individuals (5-60 years) underwent Jumping Mechanography assessments.
• Maximum power (Pmax) and maximum force (Fmax) were measured using standardized jump and hop tests.
• LMS method was applied for reference curve generation in younger groups, with descriptive statistics for adults.

Main Results:

• Muscle function parameters (Pmax, Fmax) increased with age in younger individuals and declined in older adults.
• Females exhibited lower Pmax and Fmax compared to males across most age groups.
• Indian participants demonstrated lower Pmax and Fmax values relative to German reference data.

Conclusions:

• This study presents the first ethnicity-specific reference values for muscle function using Jumping Mechanography in India.
• These reference values are essential for accurate clinical assessment of muscle function in the Indian population.
• The data can aid in identifying individuals at risk of impaired muscle function and related health issues.