Comparison of Joint Range Of Motion Of Upper Extremities And Hand Grip Strength In Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus And Non Diabetic Individuals

Dr Ronika Agrawal

Volume : IV, Issue : II, February - 2015

Comparison of Joint Range Of Motion Of Upper Extremities And Hand Grip Strength In Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus And Non Diabetic Individuals

Dr Ronika Agrawal

Abstract :

Title: Comparison of Joint Range Of Motion Of Upper Extremities And Hand Grip Strength In Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus And Non Diabetic Individuals Introduction : Diabetes is a progressive chronic disease associated with various complications. The musculoskeletal complications like limited joint mobility and reduced hand grip strength reduce the functional levels of the individual. Aim :To compare upper extremity range of motion and hand grip strength in diabetics and non diabetics. Method: After taking permission of the College ethical Committee and informed consent, 60 subjects (age= 40 to 60 years) were sampled into two groups of diabetics and non diabetics. The author assessed passive range of motion of bilateral upper extremities, Table Top test, and hand Grip Strength. Result: There was statistically significant restriction in right shoulder flexion, abduction, medial rotation and lateral rotation, supination, radial and ulnar deviation of diabetic subjects (p<0.05). There was statistically significant reduction in mean hand grip strength of diabetic subjects (p<0.05). Conclusion: Type II diabetes mellitus significantly affects range of motion and hand grip strength.