Hand grip strength in individuals with and without the palmaris longus

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Koç, Hürmüz^a | Aycan, Kenan^b

Affiliations: [a] Erciyes University, School of Physical Education and Sports, Kayseri, Turkey | [b] Erciyes University Medical Faculty, Kayseri, Turkey

Note: [] Corresponding author. Tel.: +90 352 438 02 14; E-mail: hurmuzkoc@hotmail.com; hkoc@erciyes.edu.tr

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine hand grip strength in individuals with and without the palmaris longus (PL) muscle. Method: Sixty-eight participants from different sports volunteered to participate in this study. The mean age of participants with PL (PL+) or without (PL-) was almost identical, 21.9 ± 1.9 y and 21.7 ± 1.5 y, respectively. Length of dominant arm, width of elbow, wrist and hand grip strength of the subjects were measured using measuring tape whereas a hand grip dynamometer was used to measure hand grip strength. Results: The wrist-width, forearm flexion position and the hand grip strength differed significantly between the groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This result indicates that the PL may enhance hand grip strength.

Keywords: Palmaris longus muscles, hand grip strength

DOI: 10.3233/IES-2011-0431

Journal: Isokinetics and Exercise Science, vol. 19, no. 4, pp. 305-309, 2011