Title
The clinical relevance of grip strength: A narrative exploration
Authors
Swati Tapaswi Kanna1, Shivangi Saxena2, Reema Reji3, Rishabh Jain4,*, Ruchi Kothari5, Mayur Wanjari6, Ravi Sangoi7 & Krisha Jain7
Affiliation
1Department of Medicine, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan, United Kingdom; 2Department of Medicine, Rajarajeshwari Medical College and Hospital, India; 3Department of Paediatrics, KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Kallissery, Chengannur, India; 4Department of Internal Medicine, JSS Medical College, Mysore, India; 5Department of Physiology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India; 6Department of Research, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (DMIHER), Sawangi, Maharashtra, India; 7Department of Internal Medicine, Government Medical College, Baramati, India; *Corresponding author
Swati Kanna - E - mail: thapaswikanna111@gmail.com; Phone: +91 8985212222
Shivangi Saxena - E - mail: shivangisaxena175@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9731923883
Reema Reji - E - mail: reemareji14@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9207114535
Rishabh Jain - E - mail: rjrishabh2510@gmail.com; Phone: +91 99905225396
Ruchi Kothari - E - mail: ruchi@mgims.ac.in; Phone: +91 9730216884
Mayur Wanjari - E - mail: Wanjari605@gmail.com; Phone: +91 8007356104
Ravi Sangoi - E - mail: ravisangoi35@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9022059548
Krisha Jain - E - mail: jkrisha00@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9940543431
Article Type
Review
Date
Received October 1, 2024; Revised October 31, 2024; Accepted October 31, 2024, Published October 31, 2024
Abstract
Hand grip strength (HGS) is a well-established measure of musculoskeletal function and integrity of the upper limb. Traditionally used in rehabilitation, its utility extends too many clinical conditions in primary care practice. Therefore, it is of interest to explore the diverse applications of HGS in medical practice. In osteoporosis, HGS predicts bone density and risk of fracture. In osteoarthritis, it serves as a benchmark for functional impairment. As a nutritional marker, HGS reflects malnutrition and predicts postoperative outcomes. In metabolic syndrome and chronic diseases, HGS relates to conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular risk. Further, additional values of HGS are in the oncology field in evaluating nutritional status and survival in patients with cancer. Its relevance in kidney diseases and conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome further supports its broad clinical utility. Particularly, it has highlighted the potential which HGS may possess as simple yet effective means for evaluating health and guiding interventions across diverse clinical scenarios.
Keywords
Hand Grip Strength (HGS), isometric strength, diabetes, rehabilitation, upper limb, metabolic syndrome.
Citation
Kanna et al. Bioinformation 20(10): 1291-1294 (2024)
Edited by
Hiroj Bagde MDS, (PhD), PGDCR, PGDHHM, PGDL, PGDM
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
