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Scirj Volume XI, Issue IX, September 2023 Edition
ISSN: 2201-2796

Comparison of functional task training and resistance training to improve grip strength and hand function in elderly male and female population

Romsha Singh, Ashima Chachra

Abstract: Aging is strongly associated with impaired mobility and decreased physical functional performance. Hand undergoes many physiological and anatomical changes associated with aging, its prehension decreases. Test shows that hand function in elderly population diminishes slowly after 65 years. This reduced wrist motion and joint strength of elderly adults put them at greater risk for developing cumulative trauma disorders. According to the recommendations of the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT), hand grip strength (HGS) is a good predictor of general muscle strength. Since grip strength plays a key role in performing daily activities, the purpose was to compare set of functional and resistance exercises to enhance this strength in elderly population so that they can perform daily activities with ease and comfort. 32 participants were selected using random sampling from Jamia Hamdard rehabilitation centre. Handheld dynamometer and Michigan hand outcome questionnaire were used to investigate hand strength and hand function respectively post exercises. Clinically, this experiment shows that functional task specific training and resistance training both can be used to improve hand function of elderly population but while evaluating change in hand grip strength after exercises, resistance training is proved to be a better method comparatively.

Reference this Paper: Comparison of functional task training and resistance training to improve grip strength and hand function in elderly male and female population by Romsha Singh, Ashima Chachra published at: "Scientific Research Journal (Scirj), Volume XI, Issue IX, September 2023 Edition, Page 49-54 ".

Search Terms: Grip strength, Hand function, Aging, Handheld dynamometer, Michigan hand outcome questionnaire

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