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- Title
Investigation of grip strength and upper extremity functional disability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Authors
KINIKLI, Gizem İrem; ŞAHİN, Ali; GÜNEY, Hande; YÜKSEL, İnci; KINIKLI, Gülay
- Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study were to compare handgrip strength between patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and healthy individuals, and to determine the correlation between their handgrip strength and the upper extremity functional disability and health related quality of life. Methods: Twenty-nine RA patients and 30 age-matched healthy subjects were recruited for the study. The degree of ulnar deviation, flexion, and extension of the wrist were measured using a goniometer. Handgrip strength and endurance were measured using a digital grip analyzer. The Duruoz Hand Index (DHI) was used to assess the hand-related activity limitation. Physical disability was measured using the Stanford Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ). Quality of life was assessed using the Rheumatoid Arthritis Quality of Life scale (RAQoL). Results: There were significant differences between patients with RA and healthy controls in terms of strength and endurance test in favor of healthy controls (p<0.001). Moderate negative correlations were found in dominant handgrip strength and endurance tests with HAQ, DHI and RAQoL scores in patients with RA (p<0.05). Conclusion: The results of the present study supported that lower handgrip strength and endurance was related to upper extremity functional disability in patients with RA. We suggest that specific needs such as handgrip strength and endurance to maximize function in performing activities of daily living should be monitored in patients with RA.
- Subjects
GRIP strength; MUSCLE strength; PINCH grip; RHEUMATOID arthritis; ARTHRITIS
- Publication
Journal of Exercise Therapy & Rehabilitation, 2016, Vol 3, Issue 2, p60
- ISSN
2148-8819
- Publication type
Article