Dynamometric Grip Strength Assessment of Subjects Sixty Years and Older

Fiebert, Ira M.; Roach, Kathryn E.; Armstrong, Tina; Mandel, David W.; Donohue, Mary V.

doi:10.1300/j148v13n04_03

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“…Grip strength scores within this sample of community-living persons over 75 was also higher than in a recent study by Fiebert et al (1995). However, the size of the inactive group makes these findings of limited meaning.…”

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confidence: 79%

“…Normative data is needed to interpret evaluation data in order to establish realistic treatment goals and ultimately determine if therapeutic outcomes result in normal or impaired hand strength (Fiebert, Roach, Armstrong, Mandel, & Donohue, 1995;Mathiowetz et al, 1984;Mathiowetz et al, 1985). It is particularly necessary to have accurate norms for grip strength for aged individuals, who comprise large percentages of patients seen in rehabilitation programs in both occupational and physical therapy (Park, 1996;Shie, 1996).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Grip Strength

Horowitz

Tollin

Cassidy

1997

Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics

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It is standard procedure for occupational therapists and physical therapists to assess musculoskeletal strength during evaluation. Dynamometric grip strength measurement is one objective measurement of total body strength. Normativc data for grip strength in older persons enables rehabilitation professionals to assess the severity of impairment or weakness in order to work toward a stronger, healthier state. Dynamotnetric grip strength norms for older persons, particularly those over 75 years, are based on small samples. Declines in strength occur with age. Given the prevalence of older persons within rehabilitation programs, occupational and physical thcrapists need increased knowledge about the abilities of older persons, including grip strength norms. This study used standard Jamar dynamometer procedures to study grip strength among healthy community-living elders and investigate the relationship between fitness and grip strength.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Grip Strength

Horowitz

Tollin

Cassidy

1997

Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics

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“…Since these early works, numerous researchers have examined grip strength in children and adolescents (61,66,70,107,146,150,173,187,235,294,306,311,317,319,322,349,355,367,466,476,492) (Table 1) and adults (28,55,75,77,85,115,116,144,150,156,181,194,275,277,291,293,319,344,346,348,349,370,383,408,417,447,451,476,483,…”

Section: Development and Agingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Narrative Review of Sex Differences in Muscle Strength, Endurance, Activation, Size, Fiber Type, and Strength Training Participation Rates, Preferences, Motivations, Injuries, and Neuromuscular Adaptations

Nuzzo

2022

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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“…• United States of America (Kellor et al , 1971; Fike & Rousseau, 1982; Ager et al , 1984; Mathiowetz et al , 1985a, 1986; Fiebert et al , 1995); and…”

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Handgrip strength testing: A review of the literature

Innes

1999

Aus Occup Therapy J

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Testing grip strength is a popular assessment used by occupational therapists in a range of clinical settings. It is fast, easy to perform, reliable and produces a result which is simple to record. Results of grip strength testing have been used to determine a baseline measure of performance against which change can be compared, as well as comparison of results to normative data. This article reviews the literature associated with the measurement of grip strength. It addresses the purposes of grip strength measurement; the instruments used and their reliability and accuracy; the testing position and protocol suggested for use and aspects of these which may influence results; the use of normative data and factors which influence grip strength, including age, gender and occupation; and various methods to determine level or sincerity of effort. Recommendations are made regarding these issues to enable clinicians to conduct grip strength assessments and interpret the results with confidence.

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Dynamometric Grip Strength Assessment of Subjects Sixty Years and Older

Cited by 4 publications

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Grip Strength

Grip Strength

Narrative Review of Sex Differences in Muscle Strength, Endurance, Activation, Size, Fiber Type, and Strength Training Participation Rates, Preferences, Motivations, Injuries, and Neuromuscular Adaptations

Handgrip strength testing: A review of the literature

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