Handgrip strength in medical students: Correlation with body mass index and hand dimensions

Handgrip strength in medical students: Correlation with body mass index and hand dimensions

Background: Handgrip is a predictor of physical fitness, hand functions, and nutritional status. It is affected by many factors including age, sex, body mass index, and hand dimensions. Aims and Objectives: To assess the handgrip strength among medical students and to examine its correlation with...

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Main Author:	Jasim N Al-Asadi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2018-01-01
Series:	Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:	anthropometric body mass index dynamometer handgrip hand span
Online Access:	https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/18577

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