Relationship of hand muscle strength with other muscle groups

The value of hand muscle strength is important so that our hands can perform our daily life activities and be used with the highest efficiency. Hand grip is an important function that we use in our daily life and is an important indicator of body health. In this thesis study, research was conducted within the scope of examining the relationship between hand muscle strength and other muscle groups. In the study, a total of 50 individuals, 25 female and 25 male, without any musculoskeletal pathology, were included in the study to examine whether hand muscle strength is related to other muscle groups in young people aged 18-25. Measurements were made by a single physiotherapist. For hand grip strength in measurements; Jamar brand, for finger grip strength; Jamar brand pinchmeter and MicroFed2 brand muscle strength measurement device were used for other muscle groups. According to the findings obtained as a result of the study; while a significant correlation was found between hand muscle strength and some muscle groups on the dominant and non-dominant side in women, and in men on the dominant and non-dominant side, no correlation was found on the non-dominant side of women.