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Normal grip strength.

K G Thorngren, C O Werner

    Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica
    |June 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Grip strength declines with age in adults aged 21-65. Men exhibit greater grip strength than women, with the dominant hand being strongest in both sexes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Human Physiology
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Grip strength is a key indicator of overall health and functional status.
    • Age and sex are known factors influencing muscle strength.
    • Standardized measurement of grip strength is crucial for clinical assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish normative grip strength values in a diverse adult population.
    • To investigate the influence of age and sex on grip strength.
    • To evaluate the utility of the dominant/non-dominant hand ratio as a clinical parameter.

    Main Methods:

    • Grip strength was measured using the Martin Vigorimeter.
    • The study included 450 participants aged 21–65 years.
    • Data analysis focused on age-related trends, sex differences, and hand dominance.

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    Main Results:

    • Grip strength demonstrated a consistent decrease with advancing age.
    • Men exhibited significantly higher grip strength compared to women.
    • The dominant hand was consistently stronger than the non-dominant hand across all participants.

    Conclusions:

    • Age-related decline in grip strength is a significant physiological change in adults.
    • Sex and hand dominance are important determinants of grip strength.
    • The dominant/non-dominant hand strength ratio offers a stable metric for assessing grip strength abnormalities.