NORMATIVE REFERENCE VALUES OF HAND GRIP STRENGTH AMONG GERIATRIC POPULATION OF LAHORE

Abstract

Background: Ability to perform daily activities independently is crucial for the quality of life of the geriatric population. The objective of this study was reduced muscle strength is one of the major contributors to functional decline in geriatric population. Muscle strength is considered as an important part of examining the patient physically. The grip strength measurement through dynamometric method is highly valuable for indicating the major outcomes.

Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Farooq Hospital Lahore. (February 2023 to May 2023) in which the technique of non-probability convenient sampling was used, in order to collect data from 148 participants, among the geriatric population of Lahore.

Results: The average normative value of hand grip strength was determined using the upper extremity functional scale of the participants. The normative reference values for this cross-sectional study were 17.9 kg for women and 26.2 kg for men.

Conclusion: Normative reference values provide crucial benchmarks for assessing overall muscle strength in geriatric population.