Normative data for handgrip strength in Iranian healthy children and adolescents aged 7–18 years: comparison with international norms

Autor: Sajjad Rostamzadeh, Mahnaz Saremi, Alireza Abouhossein, Shahram Vosoughi, Johan F. M. Molenbroek
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Italian Journal of Pediatrics, Vol 47, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1824-7288
41844521
DOI: 10.1186/s13052-021-01113-5
Popis: Abstract Background Grip strength is an essential component of physical fitness. The objective of this study was to develop normative handgrip strength data for Iranian healthy boys and girls comparing their handgrip strength with international reference values. Methods Handgrip strength was measured in 2637 healthy children/adolescents (1391 boys and 1246 girls), aged 7–18 years, using a standard adjustable Jamar hand dynamometer (Model 5030 J1, Sammons Preston Rolyan, Bolingbrook, IL, USA). Body mass (kg) and stature (cm) were measured and body mass index was computed in kg/m2. The sample was stratified by gender, age, and hand preference. Results Handgrip strength increased with age and was considerably higher in boys than in girls for all age groups (p
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