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Measurement of hand grip strength by digital jamar hand dynamometer: a study on CRP staffs & BHPI students

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dc.contributor.author Akter, Sharmin
dc.date.accessioned 2020-11-29T05:07:30Z
dc.date.available 2020-11-29T05:07:30Z
dc.date.issued 2018-03-20
dc.identifier.citation Bibliographical Referencing pages 35-38 en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/520
dc.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 en_US
dc.description.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. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. en_US
dc.subject Hand Grip Strength en_US
dc.subject Jamar Hand dynamometer en_US
dc.subject Normative data. en_US
dc.title Measurement of hand grip strength by digital jamar hand dynamometer: a study on CRP staffs & BHPI students en_US
dc.type Thesis en_US


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