Age related changes in handgrip strength among healthy indian male and female Kumar Krishan1, Kaur Gurpreet2 1BPT Student, College of Applied Education and Health Sciences, A-122 Gangotri Colony, Roorkee Road, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India 2Asst. Professor, College of Applied Education and Health Sciences, A-122 Gangotri Colony, Roorkee Road, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India Online published on 18 January, 2019. Abstract Purpose of study Instrument test can provide quantitative value to which a patient's performance can be compared, but most such tests cannot be conducted efficiently in diverse setting. Hand-held Dynamometer is an exception. In the hands of a tester with adequate strength and skills. Methodology 300 healthy individuals between the age groups of 6–50 years were selected and were randomly assigned to three study groups. Group 1(6–18)years, group 2 (18–30) years andgroup 3 (30–50) years. All subjects were tested thrice and the best of three attempts was recorded. Thirty seconds time interval was maintained between each handgrip strength testing Results The mean difference age group in our study was (6–18).(18–30).(30–50).years. the findings of the present study indicated a gradual increment of both right and left hand grip strength from 6 to 18 years in male. Conclusion study generated normative values of hand grip according to gender and different age group (6–18).(18–30).(30–50).The gender differences in grip strength was statically significant with higher grip strength found in males than females Top Keywords Grip strength, hand held dynamometer. Top |