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Comparison of multidimensional home-based exercise versus resistance exercise on grip strength and hand functions in elderly population

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Jibi Paul1, Charumathi Polavarapu*2, Nandha Kumar. K3
Authors:
1Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr.MGR. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 2Acute care Physiotherapist, St. Lukes Health Memorial Hospital,1717 US-59, Loop North, Livingston, Texas-77351, USA 3Graduate from Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr.MGR. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Corresponding Author:
2*Acute care Physiotherapist, St. Lukes Health Memorial Hospital,1717 US-59, Loop North, Livingston, Texas-77351, USA; Mail Id: charu.physio@gmail.com
ABSTRACT

Background of the study: In people aged 20-29 years old, average grip strength is 46 kg for men and 29kg for women. This decrease to 39 kg-23kg by the time when people reach 60 – 69 years of age. Aim & objective of the study is to study the comparative effects of multidimensional home-based exercise Vs resistance exercise to improve grip strength and hand functions in elderly population.

Methodology: This experimental study of comparative type (pre and post) with 30 subjects the study was carried out at ACS medical college and hospital OPD for four weeks after the approval from institution of review board (IRB). there are selected for the study after getting consent for participation. the subjects were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria and they assigned into two groups by simple randomized sampling method. The Group A (multidimensional home-based exercise) consists of 15 and the Group B (resistance exercise) consists of 15, the hand-held dynamometer is used as outcome measures. 
Result: Comparative study between Group A and Group B showed significant difference found in effectiveness in Right, Left hand power with P value <0.0001 on hand grip among elderly people.

Conclusion: Comparative study between Group A and Group B showed significant difference found in effectiveness in Right, Left hand power with P value <0.0001 on hand grip among elderly people. Group B found more significant compare with Group A with mean difference of 4.800, 5.34 respectively on right and left hand by resisted exercise on hand grip among elderly people.  

Key words: Hand grip; Elderly people; Hand function; Home based exercise; Resistance exercise

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