GRIP STRENGTH AND GRIP ENDURANCE IN HEALTHY YOUNG ADULTS: RELATIONSHIP WITH UPPER EXTREMITY FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

Objective: Several sensorimotor parameters are necessary for optimal upper extremities function. Grip strength (GS) and grip endurance (GE) may be among these main parameters. Our study investigated the association of GS and dynamic GE with upper extremity functional capacity and activities of daily living in healthy young adults. Method: Forty-five healthy participants aged 19-23 years were included in our study. All of the participants had no trauma, surgery or diagnosis related their upper extremities. A hand dynamometer was used for GS and dynamic GE measurements. Upper extremity functional capacity with Unsupported Upper Extremity Test (UULEX) and activities of daily living (ADL) with the Glittre ADL test were evaluated. The Spearman Correlation Analysis used to investigate relationship between variables. Results: It was found that the GS values of participants correlated to UULEX (on the dominant side; r=0.409 and on the non-dominant side; r=0.385, p