Power and Pinch Grip Strength Recorded Using the Hand-Held Jamar® Dynamometer and B+L Hydraulic Pinch Gauge: British Normative Data for Adults

Gilbertson, Louise; Barber-Lomax, Sarah

doi:10.1177/030802269405701209

Cited by 75 publications

(88 citation statements)

References 21 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…The measurements were compared with a normal range matched for age and sex assessed in 260 asymptomatic individuals from the Cambridge area. 12 Results within two standard deviations of the mean were considered to be normal. The grip strength was within the normal range in 36 hands (93%) and the pinch grip was normal in 35 (90%).…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

First metacarpal osteotomy for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis

Hobby

Lyall

Meggitt

1998

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

We report a long-term follow-up of abduction-extension osteotomy of the first metacarpal, performed for painful trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis. Of a consecutive series of 50 operations, 41 thumbs (82%) were reviewed at a mean follow-up of 6.8 years. Good or excellent pain relief was achieved in 80%, and 93% considered that surgery had improved hand function, while 82% had normal grip and pinch strength, with restoration of thumb abduction. Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis is associated with degeneration of the palmar beak ligament 10 and articular degeneration starts on the joint surfaces adjacent to it. The cartilage of the dorsoradial joint surface is spared until late in the disease process. 10 A recent cadaver study has shown that extension osteotomy of the first metacarpal shifts the area of joint contact from the worn palmar cartilage to the normal dorsal surface. 11 We describe our experience of osteotomy in a large series of patients over a period of 12 years. Patients and MethodsWe carried out 50 operations in 42 patients; 41 thumbs (82%) in 33 patients were available for review at a mean of 6.8 years (2 to 12) from operation. The average age at operation was 57 years (20 to 73). Nine of the operations were in men and 32 in women, and the dominant hand was involved in 20 patients. Nine patients were lost to followup. Three had died, one had moved and could not be contacted, and three very elderly patients could not be traced. Another elderly man was too confused to co-operate. One patient was contacted by telephone but did not wish to be reviewed. When last seen she had complete relief of pain, full abduction and a strong grip. The patients were reviewed by a surgeon who had not been involved in the operation. Pain and hand function were assessed by the patient, using a self-administered questionnaire. Grip strength was measured with a Jamar dynamometer (Asimov Engineering Company, Los Angeles, California), and pulp to pulp (pinch) and lateral pinch (key-grip) with a B & L hydraulic pinch meter (B&L Engineering, Santa Fe Springs, California). The mean of three readings was compared with normal ranges matched for age and sex. 12 The range of movement and maximum abduction were measured clinically with a goniometer. Thumb opposition and the ability to flatten the palm were assessed and recorded. Indications for operation. Surgery was carried out when pain which interfered with everyday activities had not responded to conservative treatment with a splint, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or injection with lignocaine and hydrocortisone. Osteotomy was only considered for mild and moderate degenerative changes confined to the trapeziometacarpal joint, scaphotrapezial wear being a contraindication. The preoperative radiographs were graded as described by Eaton and Littler 13 : grade 1, no radiological changes; grade 2, osteophytes or intra-articular fragments of <2 mm with no narrowing of

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The mean of three readings was compared with normal ranges matched for age and sex. 12 The range of movement and maximum abduction were measured clinically with a goniometer. Thumb opposition and the ability to flatten the palm were assessed and recorded.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

First metacarpal osteotomy for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis

Hobby

Lyall

Meggitt

1998

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…1) Gilbertson and Barber-Lomax 1994;Hanten et al, 1999;Harth and Vetter 1994;Massy-Westropp et al, 2004;Mathiowetz et al, 1985), the percentage of left-handed participants Ewald and Kohler 1991;Hanten et al, 1999;Harth and Vetter 1994;MassyWestropp et al, 2004;Mathiowetz et al, 1985), and the influence of gender, height and weight on grip and pinch strength (Crosby et al, 1994;Gilbertson and Barber-Lomax 1994;Hanten et al, 1999;Harth and Vetter 1994;Mathiowetz et al, 1985). It becomes apparent that these characteristics do not vary between different populations, suggesting a cultural independent age and gender related distribution of hand strength.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Age- and Gender-Specific Normative Data of Grip and Pinch Strength in a Healthy Adult Swiss Population

WERLE¹,

GOLDHAHN²,

DRERUP³

et al. 2009

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Assessment of hand strength is used in a wide range of clinical settings especially during treatment of diseases affecting the function of the hand. This investigation aimed to determine age-and gender-specific reference values for grip and pinch strength in a normal Swiss population with special regard to old and very old subjects as well as to different levels of occupational demand. Hand strength data were collected using a Jamar dynamometer and a pinch gauge with standard testing position, protocol and instructions. Analysis of the data from 1023 tested subjects between 18 and 96 years revealed a curvilinear relationship of grip and pinch strength to age, a correlation to height, weight and significant differences between occupational groups. Hand strength values differed significantly from those of other populations, confirming the thesis that applying normative data internationally is questionable. Age-and gender-specific reference values for grip and pinch strength are presented. Hand strength data were collected using a Jamar dynamometer and a pinch gauge with standard testing position, protocol and instructions.Analysis of the data from 1023 tested subjects between 18 and 96 years revealed a curvilinear relationship of grip and pinch strength to age, a correlation to height, weight and significant differences between occupational groups. Hand strength values differed significantly from those of other populations, confirming the thesis that applying normative data internationally is questionable.

show abstract

“…How to use the hand grip dynamometry was demonstrated to all subjects. [14,[16][17][18] Measurements were taken for all subjects around midday, i.e., 11.00-12.30 h, as it is proved to be significantly stronger at these times. [19] Johanson (1983) [20] found a significant difference between the volume of verbal command and isometric contractions, where increased volume resulted in increased strength.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Correlation of lean body mass, hand grip strength in football and cricket players: A cross-sectional study

Rukadikar¹,

Mali²,

Rukadikar³

et al. 2017

Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Hand grip strength (HGS) and percentage of lean body mass has been an indicator for determining strength. Aims and Objectives: The purpose of the study was to found out for comparison of percentage of lean body mass in cricket and football player. We also have done a correlation of HGS with percentage of lean body mass in cricket and football players. Material and Methods: Total 30 healthy cricket and football players (15-25 years), from district sports academy, regularly practicing from last 3 years at university level and who do not have any abnormality of the upper arm or any neurological problem, history of fracture of hand were included. Percentage of lean body mass calculated by formula = 100 − Percentage of body fat. Percentage of body fat determined by harpendence caliper. Measurement of HGS with the help of Sahen's hand grip digital dynamometer was done. Mean of three reading was taken as final reading. Unpaired test was applied for the comparison between cricketers and football players for the variables of percentage of lean body mass. Pearson correlation coefficient established a correlation of percentage of lean body mass with HGS. Results: It was also found that statistically there was a highly significant difference observed in percentage of lean body mass between cricket and football players and there was positive correlation observed between HGS with percentage of lean body mass in cricket and football players. Conclusion: Proper training for maintaining percentage of lean body mass and HGS will increase in HGS. It will further lead to better strength and performance in cricket and football activities.

show abstract

Power and Pinch Grip Strength Recorded Using the Hand-Held Jamar® Dynamometer and B+L Hydraulic Pinch Gauge: British Normative Data for Adults

Cited by 75 publications

References 21 publications

First metacarpal osteotomy for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis

First metacarpal osteotomy for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis

Age- and Gender-Specific Normative Data of Grip and Pinch Strength in a Healthy Adult Swiss Population

Correlation of lean body mass, hand grip strength in football and cricket players: A cross-sectional study

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About