Hand Grip Strength Norms in Australia
Author Information
Author(s): Nicola M Massy-Westropp, Tiffany K Gill, Anne W Taylor, Richard W Bohannon, Catherine L Hill
Primary Institution: University of South Australia
Hypothesis
What are the normative data for hand grip strength in a community-based Australian population?
Conclusion
The study found that this population had higher BMI and lower grip strength in younger participants compared to much of the international published data.
Supporting Evidence
- The study included a large sample size of 3206 participants.
- Grip strength was measured using a standardized dynamometer method.
- The findings suggest that grip strength norms in Australia are lower than those in other countries.
Takeaway
This study looked at how strong people's hand grips are in Australia and found that younger people are not as strong as those in other countries.
Methodology
Participants were randomly selected and assessed for grip strength using a dynamometer, with exclusions for those with hand pain or arthritis.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the exclusion of participants with hand pain or arthritis.
Limitations
The study could not fully explore the relationship between BMI and grip strength due to a low number of participants with underweight BMI.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 1366 men and 1312 women, with 41.5% under 40 years old.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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