Effectiveness of strengthening exercise on reduced hand grip strength among smartphone users
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrollment
- 82
- Locations
- 3
- Primary Endpoint
- Hand grip strength using Dynamometer
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Background : The widespread use of smartphones, particularly among youth, has raised concerns about excessive dependency and its impact on behavior and physical health. Prolonged smartphone use has been linked to musculoskeletal issues such as tendinosis and carpal tunnel syndrome, affecting hand strength and daily activities. Understanding these effects is crucial for promoting hand health and preventing problems associated with smartphone addiction.
Methods : RCT recruiting 82 subjects with reduced handgrip strength among smartphone users. Participants will be divided into two groups. Pre-intervention measurements, including hand-held dynamometry and Upper Extremity Functional Index Scale, will be conducted. Experimental group comprising 41 subjects will undergo a 3-week strengthening exercise regimen, including hand gripper exercises, resistance band exercises. Control group with 41 subjects will receive conservative management, involving basic exercises and ultrasound treatment only when pain is present.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Masking
- Participant Blinded
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 25.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age (18-25)
- •Smartphone usage duration more than 4 hours
- •With or without active thumb pain
- •Both male and female
- •Smartphone usage of minimum 6 months.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Cardiac Problems
- •Recent Injury
- •Students indulged in gym training
- •Vascular disorders
- •Nerve Injury.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Hand grip strength using Dynamometer
Time Frame: 0 week and 3rd week
Secondary Outcomes
- Upper extremity functional index-scale (20)(0 week and third week)
Investigators
U Pooja
The Oxford College Of Physiotherapy