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Effect Of Segmental Vibration On Hand And Pinch Grip Strengths In Healthy Subjects, Rami L. Abbas, Ayman El Khatib, Ibtissam M. Saab
Effect Of Segmental Vibration On Hand And Pinch Grip Strengths In Healthy Subjects, Rami L. Abbas, Ayman El Khatib, Ibtissam M. Saab
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Handgrip and pinch strengths are important markers in many sports as well as in determining health status. Many interventions have been proposed for increasing hand muscle strength. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of segmental hand vibration on hand and pinch grip strengths. Ninety-two healthy university students were randomly assigned into two equal groups. By the end of the study, Group (A) and (B) consisted of 40 and 37 participants, respectively. The measurements consisted of the hand grip and pinch grip strengths using electronic dynamometer, measured in Kg, before, after three weeks, and after six weeks …