Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회지)
- Volume 20 Issue 1
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- Pages.43-49
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- 2013
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- 2733-6441(pISSN)
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- 2733-645X(eISSN)
The Effects of Flexion Angle of Shoulder Joints in Various Postures on Grip Strength
자세에 따른 어깨관절 굽힘 각도가 악력에 미치는 영향
- Lee, Sam Cheol (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Hanlyo University) ;
- Kim, Bong Whan (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Hanlyo University) ;
- Woo, Jung Jae (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Hanlyo University)
- Received : 2013.10.16
- Accepted : 2013.11.15
- Published : 2013.12.31
Abstract
Background and purpose : The shoulder joints permit the greatest mobility of any joint area carries out the important function of stabilization for hand use. Research has now shown that grip strength has proven to be a reliable indicator for quality of life at an older age. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of testing posture and shoulder position on grip strength for repetitive gripping task. Methods : Forty(20male, 20female) college adult volunteers with no known shoulder dysfunction participated subject in two testing posture(sitting and standing) and three positions with shoulder flexion: (1) shoulder