The study-population consisted of 18 women and 12 men with a mean age of 69 ± 4.2 years. Characteristics included height 168.5 ± 6.9 cm, weight 72.5 ± 13.7 kg, BMI 25.5 ± 4.2 kg/m 2, number of ...

Researchers find that muscular strength, as measured with two simple tests and independent of aerobic exercise, is a key ...

Better hand grip strength may be associated with cardiac functions and structures that help reduce the risk of cardiovascular incidents, according to a new study. Better hand grip strength may be ...

Grip strength, which is how much force your hands apply when it grips something, can be a major indicator of your current health and be an early indicator if you’re losing muscle function. Doctors ...

A recent study linked greater grip strength to a lower risk of developing chronic health issues or dying early due to obesity. Grip strength is a good proxy for overall muscle strength and physical ...

Background Recently, a novel reliable and valid protocol has been described for the measurement of eccentric strength of the external rotators of the shoulder, using a Hand Held Dynamometer (HHD).

Background Shoulder strength assessment plays an important role in the clinical examination of the shoulder region. Eccentric strength measurements are of special importance guiding the clinician in ...

Hand grip strength has become a reliable indicator of health, especially in older adults. Among other associations, a new study finds that low hand grip strength was linked to osteoporosis in women ...