Reference values of Grip strength by Hand Held Dynamometer in Gujarati Population
Reference values of Grip strength by Hand Held Dynamometer in Gujarati Population
Keywords:
Grip Strength, Hand Held Dynamometer, Pinch meter, Reference valuesAbstract
Background & Objectives: Grip strength helps to assess strength of hand function, set treatment goals and analyze the effectiveness of treatment. At present in clinical practice normative reference data for grip strength is used but those are either done in different countries/ states or the sample size is less. Thus, the objective of the study is to estimate the reference values for cylindrical grip strength in Gujarati population and to estimate the reference values for pinch grip strength in Gujarati population. Methods: Observational; cross sectional study design was conducted on 342 normal healthy individuals with age group 18-60 years. Measurement of cylindrical grip strength and pinch grip strength were measured with hand held dynamometer and pinch meter respectively. Measurements were done alternately on both hands. Results: For males, reference values are ≥23 Kg. and ≥21 Kg. for right and left cylindrical grip respectively and ≥3.5 Kg. and ≥3 Kg. for right and left pinch grip respectively. For females, reference values are ≥16 Kg. and ≥14 Kg. for right and left cylindrical grip respectively and ≥2.5 Kg. and ≥2 Kg. for right and left pinch grip respectively. Conclusion: Norms for cylindrical and pinch grip strength are established for Gujarati population. Grip strength is found to be higher in males compared to females. Hand dominance also affects grip strength.[Sorani D Natl J Integr Res Med, 2019; 10(1):25-30]
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