Handgrip Strength as a Predictor of Muscular Strength and Endurance: A Cross-sectional Study
Introduction: Reliable muscle strength measurement of individual muscle groups is time-consuming and so it would be convenient to have a single, quick and simple tool as an indicator of the general muscle strength. Handgrip strength might be an adequate measurement for generalised muscle streng...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2021-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/14437/45573_241120_45573_CE_F(SL)_PF1(MG_KM)_GC(AnK)_PN(KM).pdf |
Summary: | Introduction: Reliable muscle strength measurement of
individual muscle groups is time-consuming and so it would
be convenient to have a single, quick and simple tool as an
indicator of the general muscle strength. Handgrip strength
might be an adequate measurement for generalised muscle
strength. It has a low cost and may be used in a time-efficient
manner in clinical setting.
Aim: To determine if a handgrip dynamometer test is a valid
predictor of both muscular strength and endurance and to
provide a gender specific reference charts for handgrip and
establish correlation between BMI and handgrip.
Materials and Methods: It was a cross-sectional study,
conducted from October 2017 to March 2018. Participants
included 30 college students, 10 males and 20 females of
18 to 25 year age group. BMI of all subjects were measured.
Handgrip strength was measured by adjustable handgrip
dynamometer. Horizontal Jump Test (HJT) and Vertical
Jump Test (VJT) were used to measure lower limb muscle
strength. To evaluate the strength of the trunk, one minute
curl-ups test was used. Aerobic power was measured by VO2
max Cooper’s test.
Results: Significant correlation found between handgrip
strength and HJT (r=0.8226, r2
=0.6767, p<0.05), handgrip
strength and VJT (r=0.6917, r2
=0.4764, p<0.05), handgrip
strength and VO2
max (r=0.7204, r2
=0.519, p<0.05), handgrip
strength and BMI (r=-0.1341, r2
=0.018, p<0.05), handgrip
strength and one minute curls-up test (r=0.4368, r2
=0.1908,
p<0.05). Although there was weak correlation of handgrip
strength with BMI and one minute curls-up test.
Conclusion: Handgrip strength can be an effective tool for
predicting muscular strength and endurance. |
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ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |