Hand grip strength in the elderly with upper limbs pain

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Hand grip strength is extremely important to perform daily life activities, such as holding objects, using a handrail or bus supports, carry out domestic tasks, self-care activities, that is, to maintain functionality and independence. This study aimed at evaluating hand gr...

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Main Authors: Paulo Renato Wagner, Sandro Ascenço, Lia Mara Wibelinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira para o Estudo da Dor
Series:Revista Dor
Subjects:
dor
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-00132014000300182&lng=en&tlng=en