About this trial
The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between hand grip strength, measured in different shoulder positions, and upper extremity muscle strength, and to reveal the clinical significance of position-dependent strength variation.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Being 65 years of age or older
Being an independent volunteer living in the community
Being able to actively use the upper extremities
Having the cognitive level to understand and follow the measurement instructions
Disqualifiers
Presence of severe shoulder pain or rotator cuff pathology
Loss of upper extremity function due to rheumatological disease
Presence of significant visual or vestibular impairment that may affect measurements
Presence of another systemic or musculoskeletal disease that may prevent the safe and accurate completion of tests
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Muscle Strenght Assessment
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Lead sponsor
Balikesir University
Sponsor institution