Normative Data of Hand Grip Strength of Females in Lahore
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Background: Hand grip strength (HGS) is an essential indicator of hand function and overall physical health, influenced by variables like age, gender, nutritional status, and physical fitness. Its clinical significance spans various domains, including the prediction of surgical outcomes and the assessment of physical and cognitive declines. Focusing on HGS among young women is imperative for holistic health evaluations and the development of targeted health interventions.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 1000 female students aged 20-30 years from multiple universities in Lahore were selected through non-probability convenient sampling. The study included healthy females, excluding those on menstrual days and those with conditions such as osteoporosis, arthrokinematic issues, obesity, type 2 diabetes, or neurological problems. HGS was measured for both dominant and non-dominant hands using a dynamometer. Data analysis was conducted utilizing SPSS version 21.
Results: The analysis revealed that the average grip strength for the left (non-dominant) hand was 13.7730, compared to a higher mean of 17.2457 for the right (dominant) hand. Standard deviations of 4.66613 for the left hand and 5.66433 for the right hand suggested a more significant variation in grip strength in the dominant hand. Participants' mean age was 23.31 years, with a standard deviation of 2.938.
Conclusion: This study successfully established normative hand grip strength values for young females in Lahore. A notable finding was the higher grip strength in the dominant hand, enriching our understanding of physical health parameters in young women.
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