DETERMINING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN HAND GRIP STRENGTH AND HAND LENGTH, FOREARM CIRCUMFERENCE AND BMI AMONG HEALTHY FEMALE ADULTS: AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Dr. MANSI H. PAVASIYA

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2020

DETERMINING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN HAND GRIP STRENGTH AND HAND LENGTH, FOREARM CIRCUMFERENCE AND BMI AMONG HEALTHY FEMALE ADULTS: AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Dr. Mansi H. Pavasiya

Abstract :

Background: Hand grip strength (HGS) studies among healthy adult females have shown correlation between anthropometric variables and hand grip strength. The objective of this study is to obtain normative data and to evaluate the correlation among hand grip strength and other anthropometric variables especially hand length, forearm circumference with regard to dominant hand and BMI among healthy females in Surat, India using hand held dynamometer. Aim: the aim of the study is to know the correlation between hand grip strength and hand length forearm circumference with regards to dominant hand and BMI amongst healthy female adults. Method: A sample of 160 female adults from the Government physiotherapy college, Surat, India, aged 18 to 25 years were tested for hand grip strength using hand held dynamometer using standardized position and instructions. Hand grip strength was measured using hand held dynamometer in kilograms, hand length, forearm circumference and height was measured in centimeter using a measure tape and weight was measured using weighing machine in kilograms. Result: A significant positive correlation was found between hand grip strength and hand length, forearm circumference, and BMI being predicted by Pearson�s correlation analysis. Conclusion: Normative value hand grip strength among female physiotherapy students has been established through this study. The study also concludes that hand grip strength is influenced by hand length, forearm circumference as well as BMI of the subjects and these variables can be better predictors while clinically rehabilitating hand patients.