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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2015.16.3.2073

The effects of grasp strength and brachioradialis thickness in elbow joint angle  

Park, Jung-A (Department of Physical Therapy, Kyungnam University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.16, no.3, 2015 , pp. 2073-2078 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study is investigated for angle of elbow joint influence on grasp strength, confirm change of grasp strength and brachioradialis thickness according to angle of elbow joint in standing. Thirty male and female university students, who participated with agreement in this study, using for electronic dynamometer and convertible ultrasound measure maximum grasp strength and brachioradialis thickness after elbow joint $0^{\circ}$, $90^{\circ}$, $135^{\circ}$ positioning in standing. In average grasp strength was strongest at elbow joint $0^{\circ}$, as the angle of elbow joint increased, was decreased grasp strength, no significant statistically(p<.05). In average brachioradialis thickness was lowest at elbow joint $0^{\circ}$, as the angle of elbow joint increased, was increased brachioradialis thickness, significant statistically(p<.05). These result may indicated that change of elbow joint angle not influence on grasp strength, but influence on brachioradialis thickness.
Keywords
Angle of elbow joint; Brachioradialis; Grasp strength; Ultrasonic scanner;
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