Age and sex variations of the index finger flexion and extension strength in adult Bengalee population

This investigation was aimed to assess age and sex related variation in the index finger flexion and extension strength and its association with some anthropometric characteristics. A total of 400 subjects (200 male and 200 female), 1860 years were selected at random and divided into three age group...

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Published in:Isokinetics and exercise science 2011-01, Vol.19 (4), p.265-272
Main Authors: SUJAYA DE, SENGUPTA, Piyali, MAITY, Payel, PAL, Amitava, DHARA, Prakash C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Vertebrates: body movement. Posture. Locomotion. Flight. Swimming. Physical exercise. Rest. Sports
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Summary:This investigation was aimed to assess age and sex related variation in the index finger flexion and extension strength and its association with some anthropometric characteristics. A total of 400 subjects (200 male and 200 female), 1860 years were selected at random and divided into three age groups: 1834, 3550 and 5160 years. Strength was measured using a dedicated device. Results revealed that finger flexion and extension strength was significantly greater (p 0.001) in men than in women. Irrespective of gender the right hand was significantly stronger (p 0.001) than that of left hand. A significant variation in finger extension strength with age was noted for both genders. Positive correlations between strength and some anthropometry were indicated only in case of male subjects.
ISSN:0959-3020
1878-5913
DOI:10.3233/IES-2011-0423