scholarly journals Higher Diet Quality is Associated with Lower Odds of Low Hand Grip Strength in the Korean Elderly Population

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyesook Kim ◽  
Oran Kwon
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Odds ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Korean Elderly

Single nutrients or food groups have been associated with physical performance. However, little is known about the association of overall diet quality with hand grip strength (HGS), a predictive parameter in the prognosis of chronic disease morbidity and mortality, or quality of life. This study examined the association between HGS and three indices—the Korean Healthy Eating Index (KHEI), the Alternate Mediterranean Diet (aMED), and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)—using data obtained on Korean elderly persons aged ≥65 years (n = 3675) from a nationally representative database. The cross-sectional data was collected as part of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES, 2014–2016). Dietary intake data from the 24-h recall method were used to calculate diet quality scores. The cutoff value for low HGS was defined as the value corresponding to the lowest 20th percentile of HGS of the study population (men, 28.6 kg; women, 16.5 kg). Higher index scores for diet quality were associated with 32%–53% lower odds of low HGS. Better overall diet quality may be associated with higher HGS in the elderly Korean population.

scholarly journals Effect of forward head and rounded shoulder posture on hand grip strength in asymptomatic young adults: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalia Mohammed Mosaad ◽  
Amr Almaz Abdel-aziem ◽  
Ghada Ismail Mohamed ◽  
Enas Anwr Abd-Elaty ◽  
Karima Salah Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hand Grip

scholarly journals THE CORRELATION OF HAND GRIP STRENGHT WITH FOREARM AND HAND ANTHROPOMETRY AND BODY MASS INDEX

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Heidy Heidy ◽  
Tena Djuartina ◽  
Robi Irawan
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Dominant Hand ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Power Grip ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Hand Length

Introduction: An individual’s overall muscle strength is commonly assessed by a power grip measurement, a reliable indicator of functional capacity and physical condition. The development of muscle parallels the changes of body composition during growth. Aim of this study is to examine the correlationship between hand grip strength and anthropometric. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 76 male students of Dhammasavana School, aged between 12 – 16 years old, North Jakarta. Hand grip strength was examined using a digital dynamometer on the dominant side. Statistical analysis was computed using SPSS ver. 15.0 program with Spearman correlations test. Significance was set at p<0.05. Results: Dominant hand grip strength was found to have significant (p<0.05 - 0.001) positive correlation with height (r=0.612), lower arm muscle-and-bone cross-sectional circumference and area (CSA) (r=0.553 and r=0.553 respectively), hand length (r=0.548), forearm length (r=0.540), age (r=0.520), weight (r=0.416), and forearm girth (r=0.376). Conclusion: No significant correlation between grip strength and body mass index was found. Positive correlations between the variables mentioned above conclude that the higher the value of the anthropometric measurements, the greater the strength generated in a power grip.

scholarly journals Is surgical subspecialization associated with hand grip strength and manual dexterity? A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 103159
Author(s):  
Reickly D.N. Constansia ◽  
Judith E.K.R. Hentzen ◽  
Carlijn I. Buis ◽  
Joost M. Klaase ◽  
Vincent E. de Meijer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Manual Dexterity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hand Grip

scholarly journals Determination of hand grip strength and its correlates during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Auwal Abdullahi ◽  
Amina Shuaib Bala ◽  
Sani Musa Danazumi ◽  
Saadatu Maiwada Abubakar ◽  
Rislanu Isyaku Adamu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Dominant Hand ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Final Model ◽  
Hand Grip

Abstract Background Pregnancy results in many changes, including reduced hand grip strength (HGS). However, good HGS is required for physical functions such as carrying and breastfeeding the baby after birth. The aim of this study was to determine the factors that may predict HGS during pregnancy. Methods The study was a cross-sectional study approved by the Research Ethics Committees of Kano State Ministry of Health and Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital in Kano, north-west, Nigeria. Pregnant women at the designated hospitals were included in the study if they had no serious comorbidities or any known neurological condition that affects the hands and the neck. Demographic characteristics and independent (predictor) variables (age, weight, height, BMI, maternity leave status, number of full-term deliveries, number of preterm deliveries, number of live births, number of abortuses, gravidity, trimester, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, inter arm systolic BP difference [IASBP], inter arm diastolic BP difference [IADBP], and heart rate) of each of the participants were recorded by experienced therapists. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-test, Pearson correlation coefficient and standard multiple regression. Result One hundred and sixty-one pregnant women with mean age, 25.04 ± 4.83 years participated in the study. In the dominant hand, 120 participants (74.5%) had weak grip strength. In the non-dominant hand, 135 participants (83.9%) had weak grip strength. For the dominant hand, the total variance explained by the whole model was significant, 28.5%, F(11, 161) = 1.187, R2 = 0.081, p = 0.300 . In the final model, none of the variables significantly predicted HGS. However, systolic blood pressure contributed to the model more than any other variable (Beta = -0.155). For the non-dominant hand, the total variance explained by the whole model was not significant, 33.1%, F(11, 161) = 1.675, R2 = 0.111, p = 0.089 . In the final model, only systolic blood pressure (Beta = -0.254, p = 0.023) significantly predicted hand grip strength. Conclusion Cardiovascular events or changes during pregnancy (such as change in systolic blood pressure) may be related to HGS in pregnant women. It is therefore, important for clinicians to pay attention to this, in planning rehabilitation strategies for pregnant women.

scholarly journals Association of Plasma Carotenoid and Malondialdehyde Levels with Physical Performance in Korean Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heeyeon Joo ◽  
Jiyoung Hwang ◽  
Jiyeon Kim ◽  
Hyesook Kim ◽  
Oran Kwon
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Maximal Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Photodiode Array Detection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Korean Adolescents ◽  
Hand Grip

Abstract Background Increased oxidative stress has been shown to lead to muscle damage and reduced physical performance. The antioxidant mechanism is most likely to reduce these relationships, but in the context of the action of carotenoids, more research is needed. This cross-sectional study aims to investigate whether carotenoids modify the association between plasma malondialdehyde (MDA) and physical performance in Korean adolescents. Methods The study sample consisted of 381 participants (164 boys, 217 girls) aged 13−18, who participated in the 2018 National Fitness Award Project. We quantified α-carotene, β-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, and MDA levels in plasma using HPLC with photodiode array detection. Physical performance was measured by determining the absolute and relative hand grip strength, 20-m progressive aerobic cardiovascular endurance run, estimated maximal oxygen consumption, curl-up, and sit-and-reach. Results In boys, the multiple linear regression model adjusted for age, BMI, smoking, drinking, and physical activity showed that the MDA level was negatively associated with absolute hand grip strength; this association was observed only in groups with α-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, and total carotenoid values below the median. Conclusion These results suggest that carotenoids may act as an effect modifier of the association between MDA and physical performance in Korean male adolescents.

scholarly journals Healthy Eating Index-2015 Is Associated with Grip Strength among the US Adult Population

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 3358
Author(s):  
Galya Bigman ◽  
Alice S. Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Whole Grains ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Odds ◽  
Nationally Representative

The Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015) was designed to reflect adherence to the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The study aims to examine the association between HEI-2015 and grip strength in a nationally representative sample of the U.S. adult population. This cross-sectional study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys of 2011–2014. Low grip strength was defined as <35.5 kg for men and <20 kg for women. HEI-2015 was computed from two days of 24-h dietary recalls and comprised 13 components. Each component was scored on the density out of 1000 calories and summed to a total score divided into quartiles. Weighted logistic regressions examined the study aim while controlling for associated covariates. The sample included 9006 eligible participants, of those, 14.4% (aged 20+ years), and 24.8% (aged ≥50 years) had low grip strength. Mean (±SD) HEI-2015 total score was 54.2 ± 13.6 and in the lowest and highest quartiles 37.3 ± 5.1 and 72.0 ± 6.5, respectively. In the multivariable model, participants in the highest vs. lowest HEI-2015 quartile had 24% lower odds of having low grip strength (Odds Ratio (OR) = 0.76; 95% CI: 0.60–0.96). Specifically, participants who met the DGA for protein intakes, whole grains, greens and beans, vegetables, or whole fruits had 20–35% lower odds of having low grip strength than those who did not. Higher compliance to the DGA might reduce the risk for low grip strength as a proxy measure for sarcopenia among U.S. adults, particularly adequate intakes of proteins, whole grains, greens and beans, vegetables, and whole fruits.

scholarly journals The Relationships Between Some Physical Fitness Factors and Muscle Damage in People With Intellectual Disabilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-180
Author(s):  
Hojjatollah Siavoshi ◽  
◽  
Hamid Agha Alinejad ◽  
Ali Kashi ◽  
Mohammad Ali Samavati Sharif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Muscle Damage ◽  
Standardized Test ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Significant Relationships

Objectives: The physical component of tasks can be a problem because of muscle weakness; therefore, this research was performed to investigate the relationships between some physical fitness factors and muscle damage enzyme levels in people with mild Intellectual Disabilities (ID). Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 314 students with ID (Body Mass Index [BMI]: 23.42±4.84 kg/m2), after measuring their anthropometric variables (height, weight, and BMI), performed the Canadian Standardized Test of Fitness (CSTF). This test includes flexibility (sit and reach test), muscle endurance (Push-ups and Sit-ups tests), muscle strength (Hand-grip test), and cardiorespiratory endurance (Canada Home Fitness test). Then saliva samples were collected from 20 subjects who were homogeneous for age (Mean±SD: 20.30±2.27 years), sex (male only), and type of ID, for measuring their saliva levels of Creatine Phosphate Kinase (CPK), Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), and C-reactive Protein (CRP). Data were analyzed by the Pearson correlation coefficient and linear and nonlinear regressions (P<0.05).  Results: The findings indicated significant relationships between some of the physical fitness factors and some enzymes of muscle damage (P<0.05). The results indicated significant relationships between CPK, with push-ups, sit-ups, and hand-grip strength, as well as between the LDH with push-ups and CRP with sit-ups and hand-grip strength (P<0.05). Discussion: According to the results of the present research, CPK, LDH, and CRP saliva levels in males with an ID have a significant relationship with some of the physical fitness components. Also, the results of the present research have provided equations for estimating CPK, LDH, and CRP saliva levels through CSTF battery test scores in people who have an educable ID.

Association between hand-grip strength and risk of stroke among Mongolian adults: Results from a population-based study

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3Suppl) ◽  
pp. 8-16
Author(s):  
Indra Altankhuyag ◽  
Agiimaa Byambaa ◽  
Anujin Tuvshinjargal ◽  
Anar Bayarmunkh ◽  
Tsolmon Jadamba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Obese People ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hand Grip

Mongolia ranks third in the world in stroke-related deaths. Loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, known as sarcopenia, is associated with a higher risk of various metabolic disorders such as stroke. Thus, screening of sarcopenia is important. Hand-grip strength (HGS) can be used to predict sarcopenia in the short term. In this cross-sectional study, we used data (n=1180, mean age of 39.2 ± 15.2 and 33.2% males) from the Mon-Timeline cohort study, a multidisciplinary, prospective, population-based cohort study in Mongolia. A digital grip strength dynamometer (TKK 5401 GRIP D; Takei, Japan) was used to measure HGS. We performed binary logistic regression analysis between HGS and stroke risk. Suspected sarcopenia was defined when HGS is less than the 25th percentile of HGS. In this study, 3.3% of all participants had a stroke. The incidence of stroke was significantly higher (5.2% and 1.9%) in people with suspected sarcopenia. According to body composition, the incidence of stroke was more frequent in sarcopenic obese people: 1.3%, 2.4%, 2.8% and 6.2% in normal (non-obese and non-sarcopenic), sarcopenic (non-obese), obese (non-sarcopenic) and sarcopenic obese groups, respectively. In regression analysis, the OR (95% CI) was 2.84 (1.44; 5.59) for sarcopenic compared with non-sarcopenic. The adjustments for age, gender, education, body mass index, waist circumference and hypertensive status attenuated the associations, but lower HGS remained significantly associated with a higher risk of stroke. In conclusion, lower HGS was significantly associated with a higher risk of stroke independent of adiposity and hypertensive status in Mongolian adults.

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