scholarly journals Arm dominance does not influence measures of scapular muscle strength and endurance in healthy individuals

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph M. Day ◽  
Heather Bush ◽  
Arthur J. Nitz ◽  
Tim L. Uhl
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Arm Dominance

Força dos Músculos Rotadores do Ombro em Indivíduos Saudáveis/ Rotator Cuff Muscle Strength in Healthy Individuals

1970 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-82
Author(s):  
Paulo José Oliveira Cortez ◽  
José Elias Tomazini ◽  
Mauro Gonçalves
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Internal Rotation ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Average Strength ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
The Right

Introdução: A diminuição da capacidade de exercer esforços por parte dos músculos rotadores pode criar uma variedade de problemas. O conhecimento preciso do nível de força muscular de um indivíduo é importante, tanto para a avaliação da capacidade funcional ocupacional, como para uma apropriada prescrição de exercícios atléticos e de reabilitação. Percebe-se escassez de informação sobre as articulações do ombro, bem como os fatores envolvidos na força muscular dessa região. O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar a força gerada pelos músculos do manguito rotador entre o membro superior direito e o membro superior esquerdo em indivíduos saudáveis. Métodos: Participaram do estudo 22 sujeitos do sexo masculino, com idade de 18 e 19 anos, militares, saudáveis e sem história clínica de patologia ortopédica ou qualquer tipo de lesão no sistema musculoesquelético. Foram aplicados dois testes de força: Rotação Interna e Rotação Externa. Resultado : A força média de rotação interna no membro superior direito (MSD) foi maior que a força média de rotação interna no membro superior esquerdo (MSE) (p=0,723) e a força de rotação externa no MSD foi menor que a força média de rotação externa no MSE (p=0,788). Não houve diferença estatística na comparação dos valores de força de todos os testes de força isométrica. Conclusão: Para amostra estudada e metodologia utilizada na avaliação da força muscular, não houve diferença estatística na comparação da força gerada pelos músculos do manguito rotador do membro superior direito e do membro superior esquerdo.Rotator Cuff Muscle Strength in Healthy Individuals Introduction: Decreased ability to exert efforts by the rotator muscles can create a variety of problems. The precise knowledge of the level of muscular strength of an individual is important for both the functional capacity evaluation for occupational as an appropriate exercise prescription and rehabilitation of athletic. It is perceived scarcity of information on the shoulder joints as well as factors involved in muscle strength in this region. Objective: Develop a device for measuring the strength generated by the muscles of the upper limbs and the verification of efficiency and adaptability of this device through a comparative study of muscle strength in healthy subjects. Methods: The study included 22 male subjects, aged 18 and 19 years, military personnel, body mass between 57.7 and 93 kg (71.8 ± 9.45 kg) and height between 1.67 and 1.90 m (1.75 ± 0.06 m), healthy and without a history of orthopaedic disease or any kind of damage to the musculoskeletal system. Three strength tests were applied: Internal Rotation and External Rotation. For each type of effort three maximum voluntary contractions were required for 10 seconds, with an interval of 30 seconds between each contraction.  Results: Internal rotation in the right upper limb (RUL) was higher than the average strength of internal rotation in the left upper limb (LUL) (p = 0, 723) and the external rotation strength in RUL was lower than the average strength of external rotation in the LUL (p=0,788).  No statistical difference in comparing the strength values of all isometric strength tests. Conclusion: For sample and methodology used to assess muscle strength, there was no statistical difference in comparing the force generated by the muscles of the rotator cuff of the right and left upper limb.

Relationships between Muscle Strength and Cross-Sectional Area in Healthy Individuals

1982 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 5P-5P ◽  
Author(s):  
R.J. Maughan ◽  
Jennifer S. Watson ◽  
J. Weir
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Cross Sectional Area ◽  
Sectional Area ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Cross Sectional

Does clinically measured ankle plantar flexor muscle strength or weakness correlate with walking performance in healthy individuals?

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 1201-1209
Author(s):  
N. Ekin Akalan ◽  
Shavkat Kuchimov ◽  
Adnan Apti ◽  
Yener Temelli ◽  
Merve Ören ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Plantar Flexor ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Flexor Muscle ◽  
Walking Performance

Effect of Kinesio taping on elbow muscle strength in healthy individuals: A randomized trial1

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 317-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Y. Karahan ◽  
Pelin Yildirim ◽  
Seher Kucuksarac ◽  
Banu Ordahan ◽  
Gözde Turkoglu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Kinesio Taping

scholarly journals Grip strength after forearm cooling in healthy subjects

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Henrique Reis Rabelo ◽  
Kárenn Klycia Pereira Botelho ◽  
Franassis Barbosa de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Skin Surface ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Maximum Grip Strength ◽  
Ice Water

Abstract Introduction: Muscle strength has shown different responses to the cooling of neuromuscular tissue and its behavior is still unclear. Objective: To verify the behavior of maximum grip strength before and after forearm cooling. Methods: The cooling intervention consisted of immersing the forearm up to the elbow in water cooled to 10° C. Grip strength was assessed using a dynamometer prior to cooling, immediately after immersion, and at 5, 10 and 30 minutes of forearm exposure to ambient temperature (recovery phase) concomitantly to measurement of skin surface temperature. The sample consisted of 30 healthy individuals. Results: Grip strength decreased significantly (p < 0.05) between the period prior to cooling and all the time intervals following immersion in ice water. There was also a gradual increase in grip strength during the recovery phase, with significant differences (p < 0.05) between the mean immediately after immersion and means at 5, 15 and 30 minutes after exposure to ambient temperature. Conclusion: The results indicate that immersion in ice water (10ºC) for 15 minutes significantly reduced (p < 0.05) grip strength for up to 30 minutes after forearm cooling. Strength also recovered progressively after removal of the cold stimulus. Further research is needed to obtain definitive results regarding the effects of cooling on muscle strength in healthy individuals.

The Acute Effect of Talocrural Joint Mobilization on Dorsiflexor Muscle Strength in Healthy Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 601-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ufuk Ersoy ◽  
Umut Ziya Kocak ◽  
Ezgi Unuvar ◽  
Bayram Unver
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Acute Effect ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Talocrural Joint ◽  
Joint Mobilization ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Single Blind ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexor

Context: Mobilization has been used for enhancing muscle strength. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the acute effect of talocrural joint mobilization on ankle dorsiflexor muscle strength in healthy individuals, which has not yet been studied. Design: Randomized controlled single-blind study. Setting: University laboratory. Participants: Forty-eight healthy individuals. Interventions: Maitland grade III (study group) versus Maitland grade I (control group) mobilizations. Main Outcome Measures: Muscle strength measurements were performed using a handheld dynamometer at baseline, immediately after the mobilization, and 30 minutes after mobilization. Results: At baseline, the physical characteristics and muscular strength were similar in both groups (P > .05). According to Friedman analysis, a significant difference was detected following the mobilization in the study group (P < .001), and while the muscle strength at immediately after the mobilization and at 30 minutes after mobilization was significantly higher than baseline (P < .001), no significant differences were observed between 30 minutes after mobilization and immediately after the mobilization (P = .17). However, no significant changes were detected in the control group. The study group was found superior to the control group in terms of muscle strength differences following the mobilization (P < .001). Conclusion: The ankle dorsiflexor muscle strength might be increased by performing Maitland grade III mobilization, and this increase might be preserved for 30 minutes, while Maitland grade I mobilization did not lead to such an improvement in healthy individuals.

scholarly journals Is the peripheral muscle weakness a limitation to exercise on chronic kidney disease?

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davi de Souza Francisco ◽  
Ana Karla Vieira Brüggemann ◽  
Tarcila Dal Pont ◽  
Mariana Nunes Lúcio ◽  
Elaine Paulin
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Muscle Weakness ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Peripheral Muscle ◽  
Left Limb

Abstract Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health problem with systemic repercussions, compromising muscle function and making patients less exercise tolerant. Objective: To verify the contribution of peripheral muscle strength in the exercise capacity of patients in hemodialysis (HD), as well as to compare peripheral muscle strength and exercise capacity between renal patients and healthy individuals. Method: 50 patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who performed HD and 13 healthy subjects underwent anthropometric evaluation, evaluation of peripheral muscle strength, pulmonary function test and exercise capacity assessment. Results: Simple linear regression indicated that the peripheral muscle strength contributed 41.4% to the distance walked in the six-minute walk test (R2 0.414; p < 0.001), showing that for every 1 Kgf reduced in the right lower limb the patient it stops walking 0.5m while for every 1 Kgf reduced in the lower left limb the patient stops walking 0.8m. In addition, it was observed that patients with CKD had a reduction in right lower limb muscle strength (129.44 ± 48.05 vs. 169.36 ± 44.30, p = 0.002), left (136.12 ± 52, 08 vs 168.40 ± 43.35, p = 0.01) and exercise capacity (421.20 ± 98.07 vs. 611.28 ± 80.91, p < 0.001) when compared to healthy pairs. Conclusion: Peripheral muscle weakness is an important limiting factor for exercise in CKD and patients on HD experience a decline in peripheral muscle strength and exercise capacity when compared to healthy individuals.

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