GRIP STRENGTH AND GRIP ENDURANCE IN HEALTHY YOUNG ADULTS: RELATIONSHIP WITH UPPER EXTREMITY FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

Authors : Melissa Köprülüoğlu, Elvan Felekoğlu, İlknur Naz Gürşan

Pages : 20-24

Doi:10.52831/kjhs.1554729

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Publication Date : 2025-04-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: Several sensorimotor parameters are necessary for optimal upper extremities function. Grip strength (GS) and grip endurance (GE) may be among these main parameters. Our study investigated the association of GS and dynamic GE with upper extremity functional capacity and activities of daily living in healthy young adults. Method: Forty-five healthy participants aged 19-23 years were included in our study. All of the participants had no trauma, surgery or diagnosis related their upper extremities. A hand dynamometer was used for GS and dynamic GE measurements. Upper extremity functional capacity with Unsupported Upper Extremity Test (UULEX) and activities of daily living (ADL) with the Glittre ADL test were evaluated. The Spearman Correlation Analysis used to investigate relationship between variables. Results: It was found that the GS values of participants correlated to UULEX (on the dominant side; r=0.409 and on the non-dominant side; r=0.385, p 0.05). Conclusion: According to our results, upper extremity functional capacity and ADL were related to GS but not dynamic GE. In clinical practice, evaluating GS can provide an idea for upper extremity functional capacity and ADL.
Keywords : Kavrama kuvveti, Kavrama enduransı, Üst ekstremite fonksiyonu, Fonksiyonel kapasite, Günlük yaşam aktiviteleri

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