Correlation of hand functionality and grip strengths with anthropometric measurements

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Hasan Atacan Tonak ◽  
Ozgun Kaya Kara ◽  
Sedef Sahin
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Function Test ◽  
Hand Length ◽  
Moderate Positive Correlation ◽  
Forearm Length

BACKGROUND: Using objective anthropometric measurement data and anthropometric ratios, grip strength and hand functionality can be evaluated. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to obtain anthropometric measurements regarding the forearm and hand, to evaluate the hand functionality in addition to hand and finger grip strengths, and to investigate the correlation between these values. METHODS: One-hundred eight-four subjects between 18 and 25 years were included in the study. Forearm and hand anthropometric measurements and ratios were measured. Hand and lateral grip strengths were evaluated. Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) was used to assess hand functionality. RESULTS: A statistically weak and consistently negative correlation between the ratios of forearm length to forearm/wrist circumferences and the ratio of hand length to metacarpal head circumference and hand-lateral grip strengths was found. There was a statistically weak and consistently negative correlation between these ratios and the subtests of JTHFT. It was shown that there was a statistically weak–moderate positive correlation between the hand-lateral grip strengths and JTHFT subtests. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, when evaluating grip strength and hand functionality, forearm and hand anthropometric measurements and ratios, which could affect the results, should be considered.

Measurement and Co-Relation of Hand Span and Dexterity Function in Paediatric Population

2021 ◽  
pp. 237-241
Author(s):  
Dr. Vidhi Shah ◽  
Renuka Pangde ◽  
Padmaja Guruprasad ◽  
Sunita Padhi ◽  
Bhakti Panchal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Paediatric Population ◽  
Strong Negative Correlation ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Function Test ◽  
Time Required

<strong>Background</strong><br> The measure of handgrip strength is influenced by several factors including age, gender, different angle of shoulder, elbow,wrist and grip span . there is an optimal grip span at which maximum handgrip strength is obtained in adult.Hand span affect maximal and submaximal handgrip strengths. It was found that hand span affect grip strength, grip force and dexterity function in adult as well as geriatric population. In geriatric population hand grip function decreased with age.<br> <strong>Methodology</strong><br> Screening was done in 3 schools near PCMC area and students were selected as per the inclusion criteria. Total 150 children’s age from 6 to 16 years were selected from the convenient places. Hand span was measured in both hands (Dominant and Non-dominant) from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the small finger with the hand open as wide as possible. And the results of hand span measurement were rounded to nearest whole. The dexterity function was measured using Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test. There were 7 subtests performed in the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test. <br> <strong>Results : </strong><br> The results shows that there was a strong negative correlation between the hand span and subtest1,2,3,7 of Jebsen Taylor Hand Function test. There was a moderate negative correlation between the subtest 4,5,6 of Jebsen Taylor Hand Function test. <br> <strong>Conclusion : </strong><br> In pediatrics, as the age increases, the hand span and hand grip strength increases but the time required to complete the subtest in Jebsen Taylor hand function test decreases. So the dexterity function improves.

scholarly journals The stature estimation from students’ forearm and hand length in Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Babak Ebrahimi ◽  
Soheila Madadi ◽  
Leila Noori ◽  
Shadan Navid ◽  
Melika Darvishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Study ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Stature Estimation ◽  
Anthropometric Features ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Hand Length ◽  
Forearm Length

Objective: Anthropology is a science discuss about the human anthropometric features. It is used in many aspects such as archeology, rehabilitation, and legal medicine. The purpose of this study was to determine the stature from student’s forearm and hand length in Hamadan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: For measurements, the forearm and hand length of 160 students were measured. The range of the sample ages were between 18-22 years, selected randomly. In this descriptive and analytical study, the cluster sampling method was used to select the subjects. For anthropometric measurements, we used metal and plastic tape, goniometer, caliper, and scale. The height and length of the forearm and hand were measured separately. Results: The mean ± SD of the stature were 164.435±5.072 cm and 180.446±5.569 cm, in females and males respectively. The mean ± SD of the forearm length were 24.906±1.347 cm and 27.751±1.294 cm, in females and males respectively. The mean ± SD of hand length were 17.356±2.223 cm and 19.418±0.888 cm, in females and males respectively. Besides, there was a correlation between height and forearm length of all cases. Also, this correlation was seen for the stature and hand length. Conclusion: According to our study, forearm and hand length have correlation with the stature, so they can be used as factors for stature estimation.

Evaluation of Jebsen Hand Function Test for Use in Nursing Students: Close-Future Outlook

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
GÜLDEN AYNACI ◽  
BUSE KAYA
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Dominant Hand ◽  
Hand Functions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Function Test ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
And Function

Introduction Currently, in some countries, performance testing is used to assess hand skills in recruitment of staff and students. The Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTT) is a standard hand function test measure widely used in clinical and practical applications. The purposes of this study are to evaluate the use of JTT template board in nursing students, to demonstrate the increased ease of placement of test items, and to establish a means of assessing nursing students in a test which requires coordination skills. Method Our study was performed with Trakya University undergraduate nursing students between the ages of 18-25. This study included 168 students between April 2017-June 2018. Age, gender, demographic characteristics, body mass index, anthropometric evaluations, and dominant hand were recorded to evaluate hand skills. Evaluation of skill and function was performed by the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function test. Results The study showed the mean durations (in seconds) to complete JTT and subtests in males and females. In addition, p values were recorded for males and females for each subtest. A statistically significant difference was found only in &ldquo;moving wide and light objects&rdquo; (subtest 6). Durations for subtests 3 and 5 in our study for both dominant and nondominant hands were shorter than Harte et al study. Only duration for subtest 5 was shorter than the original article (Jebsen et al.). Anthropometric measurements in our study showed a significant relation only between forearm length and the JTT. We concluded that anthropometric measurements don&rsquo;t affect hand function. Students graduated from health vocational high school completed the test in a shorter duration with dominant hand. Duration of test was shorter for both hands in subjects who used computer for more than 3 hours than subjects who used computer less frequently. Discussion This study gives new data for the JTT using a template board in a sample consisted of nursing undergraduate students. Our study demonstrated practical time benefit of using a template for JTT. It increased accuracy of subtests and provided time. In our study using a template board also enabled re-installation of subtests for each participant. In our study time to complete subtest 3 (small objects) and subtest 5 (checkers) were significantly low. In addition, subtest 5 was finished in a shorter time than the original study for the dominant hand. When a template board is not used a specialist should locate test material at a correct distance from sides of the table and from one another. Time loss is inevitable. Use of a template board helped installation of test especially for 5th, 6th and 7th subtests. In addition, it helped telling the test to students. Comparison of our study with normal data in other studies demonstrated that nursing students demonstrated similar hand function levels in JTT. Advantage of using a template board was better results in subtest 3 and 5. Conclusion Our study provides evidence that standard objective measures of hand function can be obtained in the educational and clinical settings. So, clinical skills of the students can be followed, insights are obtained about details that should be supported and these can be added to their education programs. At the same time, our data shows that there is no need for gender discrimination in the nursing profession, which requires hand skills and fine motor skills. In addition after determining level of hand skills, various training simulations and technological tools can be developed to increase such skills. The data obtained at the end of the study can be used to determine the training needs of employees to increase work efficiency and professional satisfaction. It will give an idea to work on hand force and function in other professions. Our findings may be helpful until reliable norms are established depending on a bigger and more representative sample in nursing profession. Evaluating hand functions in nursing profession will help in job selection, job performance evaluation, and improving job and staff health. Efforts should be made to improve hand functions and they should be supported by education in professions that require good hand function.

Dynamic assessment of the wrist after total wrist arthroplasty

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 573-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.P. Singh ◽  
D. Bhattacharjee ◽  
J.J. Dias ◽  
I. Trail
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Dynamic Assessment ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Normal Volunteer ◽  
Total Wrist Arthroplasty ◽  
Flexion Extension ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Function Test ◽  
Sollerman Hand Function Test ◽  
Wrist Arthroplasty

Our aim was to assess the outcome in patients with total wrist arthroplasty performed for end stage wrist osteoarthritis. We analysed the ranges of motion of operated and un-operated wrists using a flexible electrogoniometer during the Sollerman hand function test. We assessed grip strength with a digital dynamometer and completed patient reported outcome scores more than one year post-operatively. We reviewed 12 patients with a mean age of 64 (range 48–82) years. The flexion-extension arc was 72% and radioulnar deviation arc was 53% of the un-operated side but the total range of motion (area of circumduction) was 43% of the un-operated side and only 20% of the circumduction in age and gender-matched normal volunteers. Peak grip strength was 68% of the un-operated side. The patients reported good outcome with mean Michigan Hand Questionnaire (MHQ) scores of 56 (range 25–84) and mean Patient Evaluation Measure (PEM) scores of 39 (range 20–68). Patients completed the activities of Sollerman hand function test in twice the time (6 min) as required for a normal volunteer (2.8 min). The circumduction ellipses were narrow and central with limited radio-ulnar deviation and small mean areas of motion during activities of daily living.

Functional Outcome Following Extensor Synovectomy and Excision of the Distal Ulna in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

2003 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 531-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. JAIN ◽  
C. BALL ◽  
J. NANCHAHAL
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Distal Ulna ◽  
Ulnar Deviation ◽  
Visual Analogue Pain ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Function Test ◽  
Wrist Function ◽  
Simulated Feeding

We prospectively measured hand and wrist function in rheumatoid patients undergoing excision of the distal ulna. Range of motion, visual analogue pain scores and grip strength were measured in 22 wrists, and the Jebsen hand function test was administered to seven patients, preoperatively and at 3 and 12 months. At 1 year there were improvements in forearm pronation ( P = 0.04), supination ( P = 0.03) and wrist extension ( P = 0.02), but a reduction in flexion ( P = 0.009). Active radial deviation was reduced and ulnar deviation increased. There was a significant improvement in grip strength ( P = 0.05) and reduction in wrist pain ( P = < 0.0001). At 1 year the Jebsen hand function test showed improvements in simulated feeding, stacking checkers, and lifting large empty cans. Excision of the distal ulna in rheumatoid patients results in an improvement in some aspects of hand function.

Mid upper arm circumference as an alternative measure to assess the nutritional status of adolescents: a study in India based on NFHS-4 data

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Aparna Roy ◽  
T. V. Sekher
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Sensitivity And Specificity ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Alternative Measure ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Arm Circumference ◽  
Mid Upper Arm Circumference ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Use of body mass index (BMI) to assess the nutritional status of adolescents requires many resources, especially for country-level assessment. This study aimed to determine the relationship between BMI and mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) among adolescent males and females in India and to examine whether MUAC effectively represents the nutritional status of adolescents. The study utilized anthropometric measurement data collected by India’s National Family Health Survey-4 (2015–16). The weighted sample for analysis included 91,315 female and 14,893 male adolescents. The BMI and MUAC measurements showed a positive correlation in both female and male adolescents. Using BMI-for-age Z-score classifications, 12.7% of the adolescents were undernourished. Using MUAC (in cm) as per NACS (Nutrition Assessment, Counselling, and Support) guidelines and Mramba et al. (2017) classified 22.9% and 3.7% of the adolescents as undernourished respectively. Finally, using the MUAC-for-age Z-score classification, 98.4% of adolescents were determined to be normal and 1.7% undernourished. Sensitivity and specificity tests of the MUAC cut-offs, in comparison with BMI cut-offs, showed that all three MUAC cut-off classifications had high specificity (NACS cut-off: 81.3%; Mramba et al. cut-off (cm): 97.7%; Mramba et al. cut-off (Z-score): 99.1%). The NACS cut-off had moderately high sensitivity (52.2%) but the Mramba et al. cut-offs had low sensitivity (13.3% for the centimetre cut-off and 6.6% for the Z-score cut-off). Sensitivity and specificity tests proved the relationship between BMI and MUAC, and that MUAC represents adolescent nutritional status with considerable efficiency. With further research, it may be established that MUAC is a better and promising measure of adolescent nutrition, having the advantage of needing fewer resources for data collection. The MUAC has the potential to offer a simple and low-resource alternative to BMI to assess nutritional status among adolescents in poor countries.

A custom-made neoprene thumb carpometacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization: An orthosis that promotes function and improvement in patients with the first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monireh Ahmadi Bani ◽  
Mokhtar Arazpour ◽  
Stephen William Hutchins ◽  
Fereydoun Layeghi ◽  
Mahmood Bahramizadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Clinical Relevance ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Pinch Strength ◽  
Conservative Approach ◽  
Carpometacarpal Joint ◽  
Custom Made ◽  
First Carpometacarpal Joint ◽  
Thumb Carpometacarpal ◽  
Improved Function

Background and aim: Patients with mild to moderate first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis report pain, a reduction in pinch and grip strength and hand function. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of a custom-made neoprene thumb carpometacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization on pain, function, grip strength, and key pinch in these patients. Technique: A total of 11 volunteer patients participated in this study. All the above-mentioned parameters were evaluated at baseline and also 30, 60, and 90 days after using the splint. Discussion: A decrease in pain was observed after 30 days, and this continued to improve during treatment with the splint. After 90 days of using the splint, grip strength was improved. Function and pinch strength also increased significantly and was maintained during the study period compared to baseline. Clinical relevance A custom-made neoprene thumb carpometacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization may be a suitable conservative approach for the treatment of first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis.

scholarly journals Prognostic value of cardio-hepatic-skeletal muscle syndrome in patients with heart failure

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Takumi Noda ◽  
Kentaro Kamiya ◽  
Nobuaki Hamazaki ◽  
Kohei Nozaki ◽  
Takafumi Ichikawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Liver Dysfunction ◽  
Gait Speed ◽  
International Normalized Ratio ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
Leg Strength ◽  
Function Test ◽  
End Stage

AbstractAlthough heart failure (HF) and liver dysfunction often coexist because of complex cardiohepatic interactions, the association between liver dysfunction and physical dysfunction, and between coexistence of both and prognosis in HF patients remains unclear. We reviewed 895 patients with HF (mean age, 69.4 ± 14.2 years) who underwent liver function test using model for end-stage liver disease excluding international normalized ratio (MELD-XI) score and physical function test (grip strength, leg strength, gait speed, and 6-min walking distance [6MWD]). In the multiple regression analysis, MELD-XI score was independently associated with lower grip strength, leg strength, gait speed, and 6MWD (all P < 0.001). One hundred thirty deaths occurred over a median follow-up period of 1.67 years (interquartile range: 0.62–3.04). For all-cause mortality, patients with high MELD-XI scores and reduced physical functions were found to have a significantly higher mortality risk even after adjusting for several covariates (grip strength, hazard ratio [HR]: 3.80, P < 0.001; leg strength, HR: 4.65, P < 0.001; gait speed, HR: 2.49, P = 0.001, and 6MWD, HR: 5.48, P < 0.001). Liver dysfunction was correlated with reduced physical function. Moreover, the coexistence of lower physical function and liver dysfunction considerably affected prognosis in patients with HF.

Using a template to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the Jebsen–Taylor Hand Function Test: A comparative study

Hand Therapy ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Harte ◽  
Denise Curran ◽  
Philip Hamill ◽  
Alison Porter-Armstrong ◽  
Lynn Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Function Test
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