A preliminary survey on grip strength values among young 20 years old male Filipino students of De La Salle University Emilio Aguinaldo College

Date of Completion

1992

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Hand Strength, Adolescents

Abstract

The study was a descriptive study using questionnaires to gather data from respondents and used a dynamometer. A study conducted to determine the average grip strength of 20 years old physically normal Filipino male students of De La Salle-Emilio Aguinaldo College, using a dynamometer to compare the strength value obtained with the standard values based on a foreign standard. The result of the study showed the average grip strength of 20 years old normal male students of de la Salle University-Emilio Aguinaldo College was 30 kg. And the foreign standard sets the normal range at the lower limit, considering the limitations of the study, the researchers recommended a more profound study establishing Filipino grip strength in males, females, and children using a truly represented sample size and variables like height, build, age and type of testing instrument used controlled or likewise considered.

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