Author : Dr. Varsha Karandikar and Anand Umrani

Hand grip strength is a major component of hand function. A few studies from India have reported normative values for grip strength in an attempt to explore the association of grip strength with particular factors, namely age, relevant anthropometric factors, level of physical activity and profession. The main objective of the current study was to generate reference values for grip strength in a healthy Indian population in age groups ranging from 15-65 years using a Hand Dynamometer. Total of 120 people were considered for this study. Out of 60 were male and 60 were female participants. But final 56 readings of female were considered as the other 4 had some disorders (unhealthy population). Normative data for hand grip strength based on age, gender and dominance are available from deferent populations using variety of measurement methods for reference. However, these normative values can be used only for the particular populations from which the sample is derived.

Keywords: Hand grip, strength, dynamometer, supported, unsupported