Study of correlation between hand circumference and Maximum Grip Strength (MGS)

Hemberal, Manjunath; Doreswamy, Venkatesh; Rajkumar, Swetha

doi:10.5455/njppp.2014.4.280220142

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“…of the palm and the circumference of the forearm on the dominant side. At this point, our results are consistent with the current literature (13,19,23,24). However, regarding the length of the hand, the literature presents inconsistent results.…”

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Comparison of the Grip Strength Using the Martin-Vigorimeter and the JAMAR-Dynamometer: Establishment of Normal Values

Neumann

Kwisda

Krettek

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Abstract. Background Grip strength measurements are routinely used in clinical settings. They are an indicator for the efficacy of hand surgical therapies and serve as outcome control (1-4). The most commonly used instruments for measuring grip strength are the JAMAR-Dynamometer and the MartinVigorimeter. The former is a hydraulic instrument measuring the isometric strength in kilograms, the latter measures the force of compression in kilo pascal by means of a compressible rubber ball (5, 6). Numerous studies have investigated the reliability of both instruments in different populations (2, 4, 7-11). However, to the best of our knowledge, only a few studies directly compare these two instruments. Sipers et al. compared the applicability and the test-retest reliability of both instruments in geriatric patients and found no significant difference in test-retest reliability. Handgrip strength showed a strong correlation between the first and second measurement in both instruments (1). Molenaar et al. examined reliability and accuracy of both instruments in 104 children under 12. Their results indicate that both instruments are reliable for measuring grip strength within this population. The Lode dynamometer (equivalent to JAMAR-Dynamometer) detected small differences in grip strength more accurately (12). Desrosiers et al. analyzed a population of 360 randomly selected healthy, elderly patients and while they found a good correlation between the respective results of both instruments, they did not determine a conversion factor (13).To recap, most scientific studies have only used one of the two methods. Moreover, measuring has mostly been limited to one level or one size of balloon, respectively (4, 14-16). Using just one level per instrument to determine grip strength impairs optimal comparability of the results given that a couple of studies have found a correlation between morphological parameters of the hand and lower arm and maximum grip strength, depending on the level of the instrument or the size of the balloon used (17)(18)(19). Until recently, it has been impossible to compare results of studies that use just one of the two instruments in any setting with results of studies using the other. Therefore, the primary aim 917

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Comparison of the Grip Strength Using the Martin-Vigorimeter and the JAMAR-Dynamometer: Establishment of Normal Values

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Kwisda

Krettek

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“…This means that males have stronger grip strengths than females and also the dominant hand is stronger than non-dominant in both genders. [ 15 , 21 ] This could also be a reason why both right hands of males and females have a higher mean value since 89.5% of males have dominant right hands and 92.2% of females also have dominant right hands.…”

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Influence of hand and smartphone anthropometric measurements on hand pain and discomfort

2020

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A good mobile phone design may increase the productivity of users, as well as their comfort. To achieve mobile users’ satisfaction, there is a need to come up with an ideal measurement that would not strain the human's body parts used to control the devices. To investigate the correlation between smartphone and hand anthropometry measurements and the development of hand discomfort and pain. 89 Ahlia University students between the ages of 17- and 30-year-old participated in this study. Participants completed a demographic data sheet and had both of their hand dimensions and grip strength measured. A total number of 89 participants were recruited in this study with (57.3%) females and (42.7%) males. 38% have had hand pain recently while 61.8% did not experience any hand pain. There was weak negative correlation between the phone size ( r = −0.04, P = .7), hand size ( r = −0.08, P = .5), and the hand grip strength ( r = −0.03, P = .7) all with the reporting of hand pain. For the phone screen size and the hand lengths ( r = 0.22, P = .13) there was weak positive correlation. Mobile phone manufacturers should take into account the users’ comfort when designing their phones as this could lead to hand pain and other musculoskeletal problems. Furthermore, hand pain is multifactorial so hand size; phone size and grip strength may be taken into account.

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“…Factors such as repetitive movements, prolonged static posture and poor positioning contribute to musculoskeletal disorder [24] Individuals with longer fingers and large hand surfaces have stronger grip power [21]. previous research studies have shown a number of factors and anthropometric variables causing these outcomes.…”

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Correlation between thumb length on handgrip strength, hand dexterity and musculoskeletal problem among dental professional

Francis

Anandhi

2016

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Objective: The key factor for potency of the teeth is their muscular strength. The dominant hand plays an important role in most of the daily muscular activities involving dental procedure. There are many factors, which may affect the grip strength, and very few studies especially in India have shown their correlation with grip strength. Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) are an important occupational health problem affecting dental practitioners. This study assessed the prevalence of WRMSD in dental interns in relation to the thumb length and hand grip strength. Material and Methods: Thumb length template, jammer dynamometer, nine-hole peg board, and RULA assessment. Methods: Thumb length was measured by thumb length template. Grip strength was measured by jammer dynamometer, unilateral hand finger dexterity was measured by nine-hole pegboard, and work related musculoskeletal disorder was assessed by RULA. Results: Thumb length was positively correlated with grip strength and work related musculoskeletal disorder. Thumb length was negatively correlated with unilateral hand finger dexterity among dental professionals. Conclusion: Thumb length is a better predictor for measuring hand grip strength and work related musculoskeletal disorder, than unilateral hand finger dexterity.KeywordsDental professional; Hand grip strength; Thumb length; Unilateral hand finger dexterity; Work related musculoskeletal disorder.

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Study of correlation between hand circumference and Maximum Grip Strength (MGS)

Cited by 10 publications

References 14 publications

Comparison of the Grip Strength Using the Martin-Vigorimeter and the JAMAR-Dynamometer: Establishment of Normal Values

Comparison of the Grip Strength Using the Martin-Vigorimeter and the JAMAR-Dynamometer: Establishment of Normal Values

Influence of hand and smartphone anthropometric measurements on hand pain and discomfort

Correlation between thumb length on handgrip strength, hand dexterity and musculoskeletal problem among dental professional

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