Handheld Dynamometry to Establish Total Arm Strength and Correlation to Selected Upper Extremity Functional Tests with Healthy Subjects
Location
Waters College of Health Professions (WCHP)
Session Format
Oral Presentation
Co-Presenters and Faculty Mentors or Advisors
Dr. George J. Davies, Faculty Advisor
Abstract
Purpose: To determine correlations between upper extremity functional testing (UEFT) and Hand Held Dynamometry (HHD) testing of Total Arm Strength (TAS) to provide normative data. We hypothesized there would be a strong, positive correlation between TAS and UEFT. Studies have shown correlations between isokinetic testing of TAS and UEFT. Most health professionals do not have the time or resources to perform isokinetic testing in the clinical setting.
Methods: 30 subjects (10 males, 20 females, ages 18-35) were recruited for participation. TAS was calculated using a composite score of HHD data from dominant and non-dominant arms and correlated to scores from the seated single arm shot put test (SSASPT) and closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test (CKCUEST).
Results: Data analysis using Pearson’s R correlation coefficient revealed statistically significant positive correlations between composite scores of HHD, SSASPT (p
Conclusion: Results of the study supported the hypothesis. HHD may be a reliable assessment technique for health professionals to measure TAS as it relates to the individual’s upper extremity functional performance, including open kinetic chain and closed kinetic chain activities.
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Recommended Citation
Scholle, Hunter, "Handheld Dynamometry to Establish Total Arm Strength and Correlation to Selected Upper Extremity Functional Tests with Healthy Subjects" (2021). GS4 Georgia Southern Student Scholars Symposium. 7.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/research_symposium/2021/2021/7
Handheld Dynamometry to Establish Total Arm Strength and Correlation to Selected Upper Extremity Functional Tests with Healthy Subjects
Waters College of Health Professions (WCHP)
Purpose: To determine correlations between upper extremity functional testing (UEFT) and Hand Held Dynamometry (HHD) testing of Total Arm Strength (TAS) to provide normative data. We hypothesized there would be a strong, positive correlation between TAS and UEFT. Studies have shown correlations between isokinetic testing of TAS and UEFT. Most health professionals do not have the time or resources to perform isokinetic testing in the clinical setting.
Methods: 30 subjects (10 males, 20 females, ages 18-35) were recruited for participation. TAS was calculated using a composite score of HHD data from dominant and non-dominant arms and correlated to scores from the seated single arm shot put test (SSASPT) and closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test (CKCUEST).
Results: Data analysis using Pearson’s R correlation coefficient revealed statistically significant positive correlations between composite scores of HHD, SSASPT (p
Conclusion: Results of the study supported the hypothesis. HHD may be a reliable assessment technique for health professionals to measure TAS as it relates to the individual’s upper extremity functional performance, including open kinetic chain and closed kinetic chain activities.
