Comparison of the Differences Between Dominant and Non-Dominant Upper Extremity Muscle Strength, Manual Dexterity and Joint Position Sense Between Genders in Healthy Young Adults

Authors : Metehan Yana, Dalal Bouta, Musa Güneş

Pages : 28-35

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Publication Date : 2025-01-02

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: This study aims to compare hand grip strength (HGS), joint position sense (JPS), and manual dexterity between differences in dominant and non-dominant extremities according to gender. Material and Methods: Two hundred thirteen healthy young adults (107 males and 106 females) were included in the study. Participants\\\' HGS was evaluated with the Jamar Dynamometer, shoulder JPS with the inclinometer, and upper extremity functional skill level with the Purdue Pegboard Test. Results: Grip strength and dexterity were statistically different between dominant and non-dominant extremities (p 0.05). There was a difference between HGS, dominant and non-dominant limbs, and males scored more than females in both hands (p 0.05), and manual dexterity (p=0.463) were similar between genders. Discussion: Grip strength and manual dexterity vary between genders. Additionally, the results are more functional in the dominant extremity. It is important to consider gender and dominance for hand function rehabilitation.
Keywords : Üst ekstremite, el becerisi, baskınlık, el gücü, propriyosepsiyon