Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 2

Assessment of Grip Strength and Sensations in Computer users Versus Individuals Doing Writing Task

1Assoc. Professor, Department of Physiotherapy

2Bachelors of Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, Pad Dr D. Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai

3Professor & Director, Department of Physiotherapy, Pad Dr D. Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai

Abstract

To assess the grip sterngth and sensations between computer users versus individuals doing writing task

This study compared the grip strength using a grip dynamometer and sensations using Semmes Weinstein monofilaments in individuals doing writing work and computer users

The results of the study showed that grip strength was maximum in dominant hand of individuals doing writing task and least in both the hands of computer users as compared to the control group. Also the sensations were more affected in dominant hand of individuals doing writing task and in both the hands of computer use.

The grip strength was found to be more in dominant hand of individuals doing writing task and least in both the hands of computer users while the sensations were affected in the dominant hand of individuals doing writing task and in both the hands of computer users as compared to control group individuals.

Keywords

Grip Strength, Sensations, Computer users, Individuals Doing Writing Work