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Normative Reference Values for Hand Grip Strength and Pinch Strength among Rural Indian Adolescents.

Author(s) Dr. Nupur Nitin Admane, Dr. Janhavi Vijay Patil
Country India
Abstract Background: Hand grip strength and pinch strength are acknowledged as simple and accurate indicators of upper extremity function, physical development and nutritional status in children and adolescents. Normative data can be used as criteria by clinicians, paediatricians, physiotherapists, and sports scientists to evaluate individual performance, growth related changes and develop focused treatments to improve functional and muscular health. However, there is paucity of literature on population-specific reference data for rural Indian adolescents.
Objective: To establish age and gender specific normative reference values for hand grip and pinch strength among rural Indian adolescents aged 12-18 years.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in schools of rural areas of Palghar district after getting ethical clearance from the institutional ethics committee. 554 healthy adolescents (aged 12-18years) were recruited in the study according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All the participants were then assessed for hand grip strength using Jamar Dynamometer and Pinch strength using Jamar Pinch Gauge following the standardized position recommended by American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT). Descriptive statistics were calculated to generate age and gender specific normative values.
Results: Hand grip and pinch strength demonstrated a progressive increase with age in both males and females. Males showed higher values compared to females across all age groups. Age and gender specific normative reference values for grip and pinch strength were established in adolescent rural population.
Conclusion: This study provides population specific normative reference values for hand grip and pinch strength in rural Indian adolescents. Strength values were significantly influenced by age and gender. These values may assist clinicians, researchers, physiotherapists in screening, planning rehabilitation and monitor growth in rural population.
Keywords Adolescents, Hand Grip Strength, Pinch Strength, Dynamometer
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-08
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