Measurement of Handgrip Strength and Pinch of Children and Adolescents Using an Electronic Dynamometer
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Hand Strength
- Sponsor
- University of Mogi das Cruzes
- Enrollment
- 360
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Force
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study has quantified the hand strength in movements of handgrip and pinch with electronic dynamometer.
Detailed Description
The hand is considered the most improved tool and differentiated of the human, with great importance in the accomplishment of numerous actions due to an essential function: The handgrip strength. The handgrip and pinch movements are very important for an accomplishment of daily activities. For an evaluation of the movements, the dynamometry has been used in many fields of health and frequently in the area of rehabilitation. However, if the type of dynamometer used is not suitable for children, a measurement of the handgrip may be compromised. Therefore, the present study verified the effectiveness of an electronic dynamometer to evaluate the handgrip strength and pinch in children and adolescents.
Investigators
Silvia Regina M. S. Boschi
PhD
University of Mogi das Cruzes
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •neurological disorder Absence
- •Informed Consent signed by the responsible
- •with preserved cognitive.
- •consent form signed by the volunteer
Exclusion Criteria
- •change Absence of skeletal muscle in the upper limbs
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Force
Time Frame: 15 minutes
The force of handgrip, pinch pulp-side and pinch pulp-pulp movement. The test was measured 3 times with 1 minute interval . Unit of measurement: kilogram - force (kgf).
Secondary Outcomes
- Anthropometric variables (Measurements of the hands)(3 minutes)
- Anthropometric variables (weight)(1 minute)
- Anthropometric variables (height)(1 minute)