Investigation of Hand Grip Strength, Manual Dexterity and Motor Imagery Profiles in Healthy Adult Individual

Authors : Demet Gözaçan Karabulut, Hatice Yıldırım

Pages : 190-198

Doi:10.63695/jhscr.1719060

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Publication Date : 2025-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: The aim of this study is to examine hand grip strength, manual dexterity, and motor imagery profiles in healthy adult individuals. Method: A total of 81 healthy adults aged between 18 and 35 who agreed to participate in the study were included. The socio-demographic information of the participants (age, height, body weight, body mass index, education level) was recorded. Hand grip strength was measured using a hand dynamometer, while manual dexterity was assessed using the Nine-Hole Peg Test and the Box and Block Test. In addition, participants\\\' motor imagery skills were evaluated using the Movement Imagery Questionnaire-3. Results: The mean age of the individuals included in the study was 21.3±2.23. There was no relationship between dominant and non-dominant hand grip strength and motor imagery (respectively; p=0.467, p=0.389). A significant relationship was found between Nine-Hole Peg Test and Movement Imagery Questionnaire-3 total values evaluating manual skills (r=0.247, p=0.026). A significant relationship was found between Box and Block Test and Movement Imagery Questionnaire-3 total (r=0.279, p=0.012). Conclusion: In conclusion, manual dexterity and motor imagery abilities were found to be associated in healthy adult individuals. Recommendations: Motor imagery-based approaches may play an important role in rehabilitation programmes aimed at improving fine motor skills. Furthermore, incorporating motor imagery assessments into clinical protocols may provide more comprehensive information regarding individuals\\\' motor planning and imagery performance.
Keywords : El Kavrama Kuvveti, El Becerisi, Motor İmgeleme, Sağlıklı Erişkin

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