The Relationship Between Anthropometry and Hand Grip Strength Among Elderly Malaysians

The Relationship Between Anthropometry and Hand Grip Strength Among Elderly Malaysians

It is known that the ageing process will result in a decrease in anthropometric dimensions as well as loss of hand grip strength, which is natural among elderly people. Previous studies have shown that the decrease in anthropometric dimensions may influence hand grip strength of elderly people. Henc...

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Main Authors: N. S. M., Shalahim, Siti Zawiah, M. D., Case, Keith
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015
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TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
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spelling ump-119822018-11-14T01:30:08Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/11982/ The Relationship Between Anthropometry and Hand Grip Strength Among Elderly Malaysians N. S. M., Shalahim Siti Zawiah, M. D. Case, Keith TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery It is known that the ageing process will result in a decrease in anthropometric dimensions as well as loss of hand grip strength, which is natural among elderly people. Previous studies have shown that the decrease in anthropometric dimensions may influence hand grip strength of elderly people. Hence, this paper seeks to determine the relationship between anthropometric dimensions and hand grip strength among elderly Malaysians. A total of 112 elderly subjects aged 60 years and above residing in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, are recruited in this study. The subjects comprise 56 males (age range 60–79 years, mean: 66.88, SD: 5.35) and 56 females (age range: 60–82 years, mean: 66.98, SD: 5.16). In this study, 38 anthropometric dimensions are measured, along with hand grip strength. The anthropometric dimensions are measured using a professional standard anthropometry set whereas hand grip strength (in Newtons) is measured using a dynamometer. The mean values, standard deviations and percentiles are determined and the data are analysed by correlation analysis. The results show that there is a significant correlation between the following anthropometric dimensions (stature, sitting hip breadth, wrist circumference, hand circumference and heel ankle circumference) and hand grip strength. These findings of this study are indeed useful for product designers to design and develop ergonomic hand-held products for elderly Malaysians. Elsevier 2015 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/11982/1/The%20Relationship%20Between%20Anthropometry%20and%20Hand%20Grip%20Strength%20Among%20Elderly%20Malaysians.pdf N. S. M., Shalahim and Siti Zawiah, M. D. and Case, Keith (2015) The Relationship Between Anthropometry and Hand Grip Strength Among Elderly Malaysians. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 50. pp. 17-25. ISSN 0169-8141 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2015.09.006 DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2015.09.006
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N. S. M., Shalahim
Siti Zawiah, M. D.
Case, Keith
The Relationship Between Anthropometry and Hand Grip Strength Among Elderly Malaysians
description It is known that the ageing process will result in a decrease in anthropometric dimensions as well as loss of hand grip strength, which is natural among elderly people. Previous studies have shown that the decrease in anthropometric dimensions may influence hand grip strength of elderly people. Hence, this paper seeks to determine the relationship between anthropometric dimensions and hand grip strength among elderly Malaysians. A total of 112 elderly subjects aged 60 years and above residing in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, are recruited in this study. The subjects comprise 56 males (age range 60–79 years, mean: 66.88, SD: 5.35) and 56 females (age range: 60–82 years, mean: 66.98, SD: 5.16). In this study, 38 anthropometric dimensions are measured, along with hand grip strength. The anthropometric dimensions are measured using a professional standard anthropometry set whereas hand grip strength (in Newtons) is measured using a dynamometer. The mean values, standard deviations and percentiles are determined and the data are analysed by correlation analysis. The results show that there is a significant correlation between the following anthropometric dimensions (stature, sitting hip breadth, wrist circumference, hand circumference and heel ankle circumference) and hand grip strength. These findings of this study are indeed useful for product designers to design and develop ergonomic hand-held products for elderly Malaysians.
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author N. S. M., Shalahim
Siti Zawiah, M. D.
Case, Keith
author_facet N. S. M., Shalahim
Siti Zawiah, M. D.
Case, Keith
author_sort N. S. M., Shalahim
title The Relationship Between Anthropometry and Hand Grip Strength Among Elderly Malaysians
title_short The Relationship Between Anthropometry and Hand Grip Strength Among Elderly Malaysians
title_full The Relationship Between Anthropometry and Hand Grip Strength Among Elderly Malaysians
title_fullStr The Relationship Between Anthropometry and Hand Grip Strength Among Elderly Malaysians
title_full_unstemmed The Relationship Between Anthropometry and Hand Grip Strength Among Elderly Malaysians
title_sort relationship between anthropometry and hand grip strength among elderly malaysians
publisher Elsevier
publishDate 2015
url http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/11982/
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