Hand grip endurance moderating the effect of grip force on functional ability and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients: a cross-sectional study

Doko, Ines; Bajić, Žarko; Dubravić, Amir; Qorolli, Merita; Grazio, Simeon

doi:10.1007/s00296-019-04250-7

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“…11 Furthermore, a strong correlation was found between dynamic GE and DAS28 scores in Doko et al's study. 5 These differences may originate from sociodemographic features and medication status. The relationship between moderate to severe hand-wrist pain and strength component of gripping was found in our study but not with the endurance component of gripping.…”

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“…Although GE is an important indicator of hand function and functional capacity, 3 it has been evaluated in a limited number of studies. [4][5][6]…”

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“…8 The GE has been the subject of very few studies in RA patients. 5,6 It has been shown that dynamic GE is affected in RA compared to a healthy group and it was associated with disease activity and hand functionality. 5 Furthermore, it has been reported that static GE was negatively correlated with upper extremity functional disability (UEFD) and quality of life (QoL) in RA patients.…”

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“…5,6 It has been shown that dynamic GE is affected in RA compared to a healthy group and it was associated with disease activity and hand functionality. 5 Furthermore, it has been reported that static GE was negatively correlated with upper extremity functional disability (UEFD) and quality of life (QoL) in RA patients. 6 According to our current knowledge, static and dynamic GE have not been considered together, and their relationship with clinical features is not clearly defined in RA patients.…”

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Grip endurance in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: Its relationship between clinical characteristics, upper extremity functional disability, and quality of life

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Aim The study’s aim was to investigate the relationship of grip strength and endurance with clinical characteristics, upper extremity functional disability, and quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Method We included 45 RA patients and 37 healthy controls in this cross‐sectional study. All participants were evaluated using the maximal gripping test, static and dynamic grip endurance test, the Disability of Arm, Shoulder Hand Questionnaire, and Short Form‐36, and sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were recorded. Results Moderate to strong correlations were found between functional disability and all of the grip‐related variables. Physical, emotional, and social function sub‐scores were correlated with grip strength on both sides and dynamic endurance on the dominant side. Conclusion The study highlights grip‐related variables associated with disability of the upper extremity. The grip strength was related to hand‐wrist pain but not other clinical characteristics. Furthermore, grip strength on both sides and dynamic grip endurance on the dominant side were associated with some quality of life sub‐scores. While therapists create a rehabilitation plan for RA patients, based on our findings, it may be beneficial to maximize therapeutic benefits on daily life and quality of life.

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“…Although GE is an important indicator of hand function and functional capacity, 3 it has been evaluated in a limited number of studies. [4][5][6]…”

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Grip endurance in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: Its relationship between clinical characteristics, upper extremity functional disability, and quality of life

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“…It is associated with functional impairment and disabilities [1,2]. One of diagnostic criteria for activity in RA is poor hand grip [3]. However, little is known about the relationships between rheumatoid hand function and different pathological findings in the joints, such as inflammation and structural damage.…”

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Value of musculoskeletal ultrasound in assessment of rheumatoid hand function

Safar

Zaki

Al-Zifzaf

et al. 2020

Egypt J Radiol Nucl Med

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Background Musculoskeletal ultrasound can be now considered a complement to physical examination in rheumatoid arthritis. This study evaluates the role of musculoskeletal ultrasound in assessment of rheumatoid hand function and underlying functional defects and disabilities in order to find out a possibly better tool for assessment. Results Hand grip weakness was significantly associated with metacarpophalangeal joints synovitis of ulnar 4 fingers (p = 0.045), wrist joint synovitis (p = 0.009), flexor tendons tenosynovitis of the ulnar 4 fingers (p = 0.001), flexor pollicis longus tendon tenosynovitis (p = 0.013). Hand function impairment by grip ability test was significantly associated with metacarpophalangeal joints synovitis of ulnar 4 fingers (p = 0.009), wrist joint synovitis (p = 0.004), and flexor tendons tenosynovitis of the ulnar 4 fingers (p = 0.042). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that the most influencing factor affecting grip ability test and hand grip strength was ulnar 4 Flexor tendons tenosynovitis (P = 0.023, P = 0.037) respectively. Conclusions Joint synovitis and tenosynovitis that are detected by musculoskeletal ultrasound can be used as an assessment tool for hand function in rheumatoid arthritis, since they are associated with reduced hand grip strength and impaired hand ability.

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Comparative analysis of the therapeutic effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high-intensity laser therapy in lateral epicondylitis: a randomised clinical trial

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Kosehasanogullari,

Yilmaz

et al. 2024

Rheumatol Int

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Hand grip endurance moderating the effect of grip force on functional ability and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 4 publications

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Grip endurance in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: Its relationship between clinical characteristics, upper extremity functional disability, and quality of life

Grip endurance in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: Its relationship between clinical characteristics, upper extremity functional disability, and quality of life

Value of musculoskeletal ultrasound in assessment of rheumatoid hand function

Comparative analysis of the therapeutic effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high-intensity laser therapy in lateral epicondylitis: a randomised clinical trial

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