Maximum grip strength in normal subjects from 20 to 64 years of age

摘要: The purposes of this study were to develop normative maximum grip strength (GRIP) data for men and women aged 20 64 years, separated into nine five-year age groups, prediction equations GRIP using gender, age, height, weight, hand dominance. A total 1,182 volunteers (553 629 women) participated in the study. Maximum grips obtained Jamar dynamometer with standardized positioning instructions. be tested first was chosen randomly. Each then alternately. Three trials performed on each hand. highest used analysis. Two-way analyses variance showed significant differences between right left hands across groups both genders. Follow-up that decreases occurred 50-54 55-59 years 60-64 women. also indicated GRIPs highly correlated other (r = 0.93). Gender, weight moderately GRIPS 0.52-0.73. Age weakly -0.17). If either or known, could predicted easily from known GRIP, 87% accounted for. Without knowledge through dominance, 61% 62% explained variance. norms developed will help clinicians decision making regarding strength.