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Normative Data on Grip Strength in a Population-Based Study with Adjusting Confounding Factors: Sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2014–2015)

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  • Seong Hoon Lim

    (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, St. Vincent’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea)

  • Yeo Hyung Kim

    (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea)

  • Jung Soo Lee

    (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea)

Abstract

Background: We investigated population-based data on grip strength, analyzed for demographic factors, and proposed a formula to estimate grip strength that could be generalized to a population with different anthropometric and background characteristics. Methods : This study used a complex, stratified, multistage probability cluster survey with a representative sample of the population. Select household Korean participants ( n = 6577) over age 10 who were able to perform daily tasks without issue were included. Grip strength was measured in both hands, alternately, three times using a digital grip strength dynamometer. Results : There was a curvilinear relationship between grip strength and age, and grip strength was higher in males than females ( p = 0.001). Hand preference significantly affected grip strength ( p = 0.001). Weight and height were positively correlated with strength in both hands ( p = 0.001), but waist circumference was negatively correlated with strength in both hands ( p = 0.001). The intensity of occupational labor did significantly affect grip strength in both hands ( p = 0.001). The formulas for estimating grip strength of each hand are presented as main results. Conclusions: To determine normative data on grip strength, we may consider factors such as occupations with different physical demands, underlying medical conditions, anthropometric characteristics, and unmodifiable factors such as age and sex.

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  • Seong Hoon Lim & Yeo Hyung Kim & Jung Soo Lee, 2019. "Normative Data on Grip Strength in a Population-Based Study with Adjusting Confounding Factors: Sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2014–2015)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(12), pages 1-11, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:12:p:2235-:d:242634
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    1. Victor Ei-Wen Lo & Shu-Min Chao & Hsin-Hung Tu, 2020. "Normative Hand Strength of Healthcare Industry Workers in Central Taiwan," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(1), pages 1-16, December.
    2. Victor Ei-Wen Lo & Yi-Chen Chiu & Hsin-Hung Tu, 2021. "Can We Use Grip Strength to Predict Other Types of Hand Exertions? An Example of Manufacturing Industry Workers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(3), pages 1-13, January.
    3. Victor Ei-Wen Lo & Yi-Chen Chiu & Hsin-Hung Tu & Chien-Wei Liu & Chi-Yuang Yu, 2019. "A Pilot Study of Five Types of Maximum Hand Strength among Manufacturing Industry Workers in Taiwan," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(23), pages 1-21, November.
    4. Marianne Huebner & Frank Lawrence & Lara Lusa, 2022. "Sex Differences in Age-Associated Rate of Decline in Grip Strength When Engaging in Vigorous Physical Activity," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(17), pages 1-11, September.
    5. Sae Yun Kim & Jung Soo Lee & Yeo Hyung Kim, 2020. "Handgrip Strength and Current Smoking Are Associated with Cardiometabolic Risk in Korean Adolescents: A Population-Based Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(14), pages 1-10, July.

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