Exploring Hand Grip and Pinch Grip Strength in Students Attending Secondary School: Evidence from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Aim: This study aims to is to evaluate the normative data of hand grip strength and (Palmar, key and tip) of pinch strengths in healthy secondary school students in Saudi Arabia according to their age, gender, height and weight.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study was conducted based on 120 (6-18 years) secondary schools’ students in Saudi Arabia (45 boys and 75 girls). Pinch gauge and Electronic Digital Hand Dynamometer (GRIPX) were used to measure strengths of hand grip and pinch grip of the participants.  

Results: The strength of hand grip and pinch (key, palmar and tip) are increased along with increased age, gender, height, and weight (p value<0.05). There is also significant relationship between hand grip strengths and pinch strengths (p value<0.05).   

Conclusion: This study concluded that hand grip and pinch strengths are positively and significantly associated. These strengths are also significantly associated with some demographic factors including age, height and gender while any differences have not been found between girls and boys.