title: Normative data on hand grip strength in a Greek adult population.
abstract: The objectives of this study were to establish data concerning normal hand grip strength (GS) and to explore possible associations with anthropometric parameters. GS was measured in 232 individuals in a standard arm position using the Jamar dynamometer. We examined differences between right/left and dominant/nondominant hands. Possible correlations of GS with anthropometric values were evaluated. Right hand and dominant hand GS were found to be higher and statistically significant compared to left hand and nondominant hand GS, respectively. Men had higher values of GS compared to women. A negative association was observed between age and dominant hand GS. A positive association was documented between height and dominant hand GS, while the respective comparison for weight and dominant hand GS documented a statistically significant positive association only in the male group. A positive association between BMI and dominant hand GS was seen in female individuals. Additional factors associated with GS should be the goal of future investigations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital of Ioannina, University of Ioannina, School of Medicine, Ioannina, Greece.
authors.forename: Gregory
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mitsionis
authors.forename: Emilios E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Pakos
authors.forename: Kosmas S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Stafilas
authors.forename: Nikolaos
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Paschos
authors.forename: Theodore
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Papakostas
authors.forename: Alexandros E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Beris
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001837:Body Weights and Measures; D005260:Female; D007839:Functional Laterality / Q000502:physiology; D006115:Greece; D018737:Hand Strength / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012016:Reference Values