A comparative study regarding grip strength value of 18-21 years old male and female 3rd year BS Physical Therapy students of the De La Salle University-Health Sciences Campus

Date of Completion

2001

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Hand Strength, College Students

Abstract

The study focused in the determination of the relationship of grip strength as to forearm circumference; forearm positions; whether in neutral, pronated, and supinated position; categorizing male vs. female average grip strength in any given forearm position. A significant value shows that male have greater grip strength value than females. Greater grip strength output observed in subjects having larger forearm circumference compared to those with smaller forearm circumference. the greatest grip strength is also observed in Forearm at neutral position followed by supination and pronation at 90 respectively.

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