Hand Grip Strength vs. Locomotor Efficiency in Sitting Volleyball Players

Abstract

The objective of this paper was to determine the relationship between hand grip strength and movement time (locomotor efficiency in a seated position using the upper and lower extremities) in sitting volleyball players. In addition, a comparison was made between the velocity curves for forward and backward locomotion. Nine male members of the sitting volleyball team participated in the study. Hydraulic and spring manual dynamometers were used to measure hand grip strength. Movement times were registered for distances of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10-m with the use of the Smart Speed System photocells. Significant relationships between hand grip strength of the left (rs=-0.78) and right (rs=-0.73) hands and the forward movement time over a distance of 1-m were found. Hand grip strength had no significant relationship with either forward movement times at other distances or backward movement times. Results suggest that hand strength is linked to locomotor efficiency of sitting volleyball players. High hand grip strength makes the start easier by pushing away from the ground with the upper limbs.

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“…To check the validity of the current classification method, Cavedon et al 7 analyzed linear anthropometry, physical health status, and sprint performance of sitting volleyball players and studied them in three groups: disabled athletes, minimally disabled athletes, and healthy athletes 7 . Wiliński et al 8 conducted grip strength experiments on nine players and used the Spearman correlation coefficient to evaluate the results to explore the relationship between the strength level of sitting volleyball players and their sports efficiency. They found that the strength of sitting volleyball players was related to their athletic performance, and when the grip was strong, the upper limb was more likely to move when off the ground 8 .…”

“…Wiliński et al 8 conducted grip strength experiments on nine players and used the Spearman correlation coefficient to evaluate the results to explore the relationship between the strength level of sitting volleyball players and their sports efficiency. They found that the strength of sitting volleyball players was related to their athletic performance, and when the grip was strong, the upper limb was more likely to move when off the ground 8 . To measure the reaction time of sitting volleyball players, Yazdani and Pakzad Hassanluo 9 created and manufactured a system that can evaluate reaction time in six different directions 9 .…”