Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: May | Volume: 11 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 82-87
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20210512
Correlation between Hand Grip Strength and Core Muscle Activation in Physical Therapists of Gujarat
Disha Vallabhbhai Solanki1, Neela Soni2
1PhD Scholar in Gujarat University, I/C Lecturer, Government Spine Institute and Physiotherapy College, Ahmedabad
2Ph. D. Guide in Gujarat University and Academic Director, SKUM College of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad.
Corresponding Author: Disha Vallabhbhai Solanki
ABSTRACT
Background: Hand grip strength is of great significant parameter in evaluation of hand function and it is most reliable clinical assessment tool of human strength. It is very useful in various professions where people must work with their hand, like physiotherapy. The core serves at the center of functional kinetic chain in alternative medicine world; the core has been referred to as the “powerhouse”, the foundation or engine of all limb movements. So the purpose of this study is to find out correlation between hand grip strength and core muscle activation in physical therapists of age group 18 to 25.
Methods: Two hundred physical therapists volunteered to participate in this study were assessed for height, weight, BMI, the hand grip strength of the dominant hand and the non-dominant hand and core muscle activation. The hand grip strength was assessed with Jamar dynamometer and the core muscle activation was assessed with Pressure Biofeedback Unit.
Results: Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used. The results of this study shows that there was weak positive correlation(r=0.42) between the hand grip strength of dominant hand and non-dominant hand with core muscle activation.
Conclusion: This study shows weak correlation between the hand grip strength with core muscle activation.
Key words: Hand grip strength, Hand dynamometer, Core muscle strength, Pressure Biofeedback Unit.