Hand Grip Strength in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Females

Mbada, Chidozie Emmanuel; Adeyemi, Adebanjo Babalola; Omosebi, Olalekan; Olowokere, Adekemi Eunice; Faremi, Funmilola Adenike

doi:10.17795/mejrh-27641

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“…For example, the HGS of cirrhotic patients was found to be significantly low compared to predicted values based on age (3). Many studies have correlated grip strength to various other physical variables including nutritional status, rotator cuff weakness, fatigue, and overall physical function (4)(5)(6). Fry et al also found a correlation between grip strength and performance in American men's junior weightlifting (6).…”

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Hand Grip Strength in Low, Medium, and High Body Mass Index Males and Females

Liao

2016

Middle East J Rehabil Health

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Background: Hand grip strength (HGS) is a predictor of upper extremity function and changes in muscle strength, physical movement and ability to undertake activities of daily living. Body mass index (BMI) is a critical indicator of physical health; however, the relationship between HGS and BMI has not yet been thoroughly examined. Objectives: The current study aims to compare HGS in low, medium, and high BMI males and females in both hands, and also investigates the correlation between HGS and anthropometric characteristics among the three BMI groups. Patients and Methods: The study included 200 participants who were divided into three groups based on their BMI (60 low, 58 medium, and 82 high). HGS was assessed using a hand-held Jamar dynamometer. BMI was assessed by an electric bodyweight height analysis machine. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics at P < 0.05. Results: The results showed that there were significant differences in HGS (26.80 ± 5.83, 34.55 ± 7.84, and 42.30 ± 5.35 kgf; P < 0.001) among low, medium, and high BMI subjects, respectively. However, in this study ANCOVA was based on the covariance of sex; the three groups did not show major variations in RHGS and L-RHGS (P > 0.05). Weight and height strongly correlated with HGS for hands (correlation (r) ranged from 0.000-0.775). Regression analysis showed that when using sex and BMI as independent variables for predicting the dependent variable HGS, the coefficient of the determinant R 2 was 0.753 (P < 0.001). Conclusions: The current study revealed that a significant difference existed in HGS among the low, medium, and high BMI groups. A positive correlation existed between HGS and weight and height, while sex was the most significant factor affecting HGS. These findings can serve as a reference to assess HGS prediction, whereby the sex effect should be considered.

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Hand Grip Strength in Low, Medium, and High Body Mass Index Males and Females

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2016

Middle East J Rehabil Health

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“…; Mbada et al. ; Hammed and Agbonlahor ). Factors like age, gender, height, weight, ethnicity, nutritional status and levels of physical activity have been reported to influence handgrip strength (Adedoyin et al.…”

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Prediction of lung function using handgrip strength in healthy young adults

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Positive association between physical activity and spirometry has been reported to be possibly attributed to handgrip strength (HGS), particularly in the elderly. However, the nature of the association between HGS and lung function in young adults is still unclear. This study investigated the prediction of lung function using HGS in young adults. A cross‐sectional analytical study was carried out on four hundred (400) apparently healthy medical students who are aged 16–30 years. Handgrip strength (dominant and nondominant) and lung function (FEV 1, FVC and PEFR) of these students were assessed using Jamar dynamometer and a portable spirometer, respectively. Data were analyzed using inferential statistics. Independent t‐test showed that the mean values of HGS and lung function of the males were significantly higher than the females (P < 0.0005). The relationship between HGS and lung function indices was significant (P < 0.0005) in all the participants but strongest for FEV 1 (r = 0.64). The regression analysis showed that in addition to gender and height, HGS was a significant (P < 0.0005) predictor of lung function. Regression equations were also proposed for the prediction of these lung function indices using HGS, gender and height. This study is the first to report HGS as a significant predictor of pulmonary function in healthy young adults living in a low‐resource country. Hence, its use could enhance medical practice in being an indicator of lung function status in healthy young adults.

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“…Pregnancy can cause physiological, psychological and physical changes in women. Some of the physical changes include musculoskeletal changes such as reduced hand grip strength (HGS) [1,2]. Reduced HGS during pregnancy is believed to be caused by several factors including hormonal changes (such as high level of circulating oestrogen), altered nutritional status and increased protein level (which may result in fluid retention in the body, including the wrist) [3,4].…”

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Determination of hand grip strength and its correlates during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study

Abdullahi

Bala

Danazumi³

et al. 2021

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background Pregnancy results in many changes, including reduced hand grip strength (HGS). However, good HGS is required for physical functions such as carrying and breastfeeding the baby after birth. The aim of this study was to determine the factors that may predict HGS during pregnancy. Methods The study was a cross-sectional study approved by the Research Ethics Committees of Kano State Ministry of Health and Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital in Kano, north-west, Nigeria. Pregnant women at the designated hospitals were included in the study if they had no serious comorbidities or any known neurological condition that affects the hands and the neck. Demographic characteristics and independent (predictor) variables (age, weight, height, BMI, maternity leave status, number of full-term deliveries, number of preterm deliveries, number of live births, number of abortuses, gravidity, trimester, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, inter arm systolic BP difference [IASBP], inter arm diastolic BP difference [IADBP], and heart rate) of each of the participants were recorded by experienced therapists. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-test, Pearson correlation coefficient and standard multiple regression. Result One hundred and sixty-one pregnant women with mean age, 25.04 ± 4.83 years participated in the study. In the dominant hand, 120 participants (74.5%) had weak grip strength. In the non-dominant hand, 135 participants (83.9%) had weak grip strength. For the dominant hand, the total variance explained by the whole model was significant, 28.5%, F(11, 161) = 1.187, R2 = 0.081, p = 0.300 . In the final model, none of the variables significantly predicted HGS. However, systolic blood pressure contributed to the model more than any other variable (Beta = -0.155). For the non-dominant hand, the total variance explained by the whole model was not significant, 33.1%, F(11, 161) = 1.675, R2 = 0.111, p = 0.089 . In the final model, only systolic blood pressure (Beta = -0.254, p = 0.023) significantly predicted hand grip strength. Conclusion Cardiovascular events or changes during pregnancy (such as change in systolic blood pressure) may be related to HGS in pregnant women. It is therefore, important for clinicians to pay attention to this, in planning rehabilitation strategies for pregnant women.

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Hand Grip Strength in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Females

Cited by 9 publications

References 46 publications

Hand Grip Strength in Low, Medium, and High Body Mass Index Males and Females

Hand Grip Strength in Low, Medium, and High Body Mass Index Males and Females

Prediction of lung function using handgrip strength in healthy young adults

Determination of hand grip strength and its correlates during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study

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