A cross-sectional study on the effects of physical activity on hand grip strength in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Praveena Meyyazhagan1, Thamaraiselvi Kanagaraj2, Nachal Annamalai1
1Department of Physiology, 597930 Trichy SRMMCH&RC , Irungalur, Trichy, India.
Objectives:
The pervasiveness of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is rapidly increasing worldwide, with physical inactivity being one of the major risk factors. Hand grip strength (HGS) is an important indicator of overall physical functioning and has been associated with various health-related outcomes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of physical activity on the HGS of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Furthermore, it scrutinizes the relationship between physical activity and HGS in terms of sex.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study including a total of 140 patients with T2DM was performed. Physical activity levels were assessed via the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). HGS was measured via a Camry digital handgrip dynamometer. Statistical analysis was performed via SPSS software, and statistical approaches such as ANOVA, Pearson correlation and t tests were used.
Results:
The results of this research will contribute to the detection of the influence of physical activity and its association with HGS. These findings reveal that physical activity has a significant effect on HGS and that there is a positive correlation between physical activity and increased hand grip strength in individuals with T2DM.
Conclusions:
The outcomes offer valuable insights into physical activity and muscle strength, which can aid in the early detection of physical disability. The findings of this study will be valuable for healthcare providers and professionals to suggest relevant physical activities for diabetic patients.
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