Abstract:
Background: Hand grip strength is a useful measurement for individuals. The aim of
the study was to describe normative data for hand grip strength in Bangladeshi adult
population. The objectives were to explore association between dominant HGS with
age, gender, height, weight, Occupation, BMI, Hand length, Hand breadth and
compare between dominant HGS with the group of high manual occupational strain
and low manual occupational strain.
Methodology: This study was done by quantitative method. The nature of the study is
cross sectional study. The participants were selected purposively. The study
participant areas within age range of 18 to 40 years. For HGS analysis, the 384
participants were divided into four categories. based on age: (a) 18–23years; male
,(n=84) ; female, (n=154); (b) 24–29 years ; male ,(n=45); female, (n=34); (c) 30–35
years; male ,(n=13); female, (n=11); and (d) 36-40 years; male ,(n=25); female,
(n=18).The data was collected by using Jamar hand dynamometer, consent form, tape
measurement, information sheet.
Result: In the present study there were 384 participants were selected. Where the
male participants were 167and female participants were 217. Result from our study
indicated a positive strong association of anthropometric measurement. Such as- hand
length, hand breadth, height, weight, BMI. This study show correlation is significant
when the P value is 0.01.The study sample was divided into two groups, as follows:
1.High manual occupational strain that was composed of 305 participants, 2. Low
manual occupational strain that was composed of 79 participants. In our study the
result was identified significant difference exist in dominant grip strength between the
high manual occupational strain and low manual occupation group. Based on our
study result it is confirmed that grip strength is higher in the high manual occupational
group than low manual occupational strain group.
Conclusion: This study explored the great importance for identifying impairments,
establishing realistic goals, and determining the efficacy of interventions for patients
with hand or upper extremity injuries or disabilities. HGS is used widely in clinical
practice and research to assess the impact of a variety of disorders on hand function.
Key words: Hand Grip Strength, Jamar Hand dynamometer, Normative data.
Description:
This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational therapy, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh