The relationship between hand grip strength and anthropometric parameters in men
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2014
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De Andrade, F.A.
Natali, A.J.
Vieira, B.C.
do Valle, M.A.A.N.
Moreira, D.G.
Massy Westropp, N.
Marins, J.C.B.
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Archivos de Medicina del Deporte, 2014; 31(3):160-164
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Introduction: Hand grip strength (HGS) is a standard parameter for hand function evaluation. It is commonly used to assess the efficacy of different surgical procedures and treatments, such as the working capability of patients with either arm or hand lesions, or in clinical conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or muscular dystrophy. Purpose: To verify whether a relationship exists between hand grip strength and certain anthropometric parameters in Brazilian men, to evaluate whether differences exist between the right and left hands and between the dominant and non-dominant hands, and to gather data concerning normal HGS in Brazilian men. Methods: A total of 1279 male (27.± 10.1 years) volunteers in Brazil were evaluated. We examined the hand grip strength values in the left and right hands with a dynamometer. The data collection followed the recommendations of the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT). The height, weight and body mass index (BMI) of each participant were measured. Results: The registered grip strength (in kgf) was 47.6 (8.1) for the right hand; 46.3 (8.2) for the left hand; 47.8 (8.2) for the dominant hand; and 46.1 (8.1) in the non-dominant hand. A weak and positive association was observed between the dominant hand grip strength and height (Spearman's r= 0.28, p<0.01), weight (Spearman's r=0.316, p<0.01), and BMI (Spearman's r= 0.19, p<0.01) was observed. Conclusion: A weak association was observed between the hand grip strength of the dominant hand and the anthropometric parameters of height, weight and BMI in Brazilian men. In this population, the studied anthropometric variables may be less relevant than the other physiological factors that influence the HGS. The dominant and right hands showed greater grip strength compared to the non-dominant and left hands, respectively.
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Copyright 2014 The Authors, published by Nexus Medica Editores