Influences of Neck and/or Wrist Pain on Hand Grip Strength of Industrial Quality Proofing Workers
Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the interaction between neck and/or wrist pain and hand grip strength (HGS) and to investigate factors (age, sex, neck disorders, and carpal tunnel syndrome) influencing the HGS of industrial quality proofing workers (N = 145). Methods: Standardized q...
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| author | Bettina Wollesen Julia Gräf Nils Schumacher Gianluca Meyer Matthias Wanstrath Christian Feldhaus Kerstin Luedtke Klaus Mattes |
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| description | Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the interaction between neck and/or wrist pain and hand grip strength (HGS) and to investigate factors (age, sex, neck disorders, and carpal tunnel syndrome) influencing the HGS of industrial quality proofing workers (N = 145). Methods: Standardized questionnaires [Neck Disability Index (NDI), Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire] were used to evaluate existing neck and/or wrist pain. HGS measurements were performed in different wrist positions. Results: Significant differences between participants with and without neck pain were found in different wrist positions, in neutral wrist position right [without neck pain (n = 48) 46.34 (43.39 – 49.30); with neck pain (n = 97) 38.46 (36.20 – 40.72), F(1,144) = 16.82, p < 0.001, ŋp2 = 0.11] and left [without neck pain 44.06 (41.19 – 46.94); with neck pain 37.36 (35.13 – 39.58), F(1,144) = 12.70, p < 0.001, ŋp2 = 0.08]. A significant difference between participants with and without wrist pain was found for neutral wrist position right [without wrist pain (n = 105) 42.53 (40.37 – 44.70); with wrist pain (n = 40) 37.24 (33.56 – 40.91), F(1,144) = 6.41, p = 0.01, ŋp2 = 0.04]. Regression analysis showed significant results especially for steps two (age and weight, NDI) and three (age and weight, NDI, Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire) for neutral position right (R2 = 0.355, R2 = 0.357, respectively). Conclusion: Neck pain has an impact on HGS but should be evaluated in consideration of age and sex. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2fc9bd12d125417ea5ee72d0af7184eb2023-09-02T20:52:50ZengElsevierSafety and Health at Work2093-79112020-12-01114458465Influences of Neck and/or Wrist Pain on Hand Grip Strength of Industrial Quality Proofing WorkersBettina Wollesen0Julia Gräf1Nils Schumacher2Gianluca Meyer3Matthias Wanstrath4Christian Feldhaus5Kerstin Luedtke6Klaus Mattes7Department of Psychology and Ergonomics, Biological Psychology and Neuroergonomics, Technical University of Berlin, Berlin, GermanyDepartment of Human Movement Science, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany; Corresponding author. Department of Human Movement Science, University of Hamburg, Mollerstraße 10, 20148 Hamburg, Germany.Department of Human Movement Science, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, GermanyDepartment of Human Movement Science, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, GermanyGerman Social Accident Insurance for the Health and Welfare Services, Department for Occupational Medicine, Hazardous Substances and Public Health, HamburgCorporate Safety & Health, Continental AG, Hanover, GermanyDepartment of Medicine, Academic Physiotherapy, Pain and Exercise Research, University of Luebeck, Luebeck, GermanyDepartment of Human Movement Science, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, GermanyBackground: The aim of this study was to analyze the interaction between neck and/or wrist pain and hand grip strength (HGS) and to investigate factors (age, sex, neck disorders, and carpal tunnel syndrome) influencing the HGS of industrial quality proofing workers (N = 145). Methods: Standardized questionnaires [Neck Disability Index (NDI), Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire] were used to evaluate existing neck and/or wrist pain. HGS measurements were performed in different wrist positions. Results: Significant differences between participants with and without neck pain were found in different wrist positions, in neutral wrist position right [without neck pain (n = 48) 46.34 (43.39 – 49.30); with neck pain (n = 97) 38.46 (36.20 – 40.72), F(1,144) = 16.82, p < 0.001, ŋp2 = 0.11] and left [without neck pain 44.06 (41.19 – 46.94); with neck pain 37.36 (35.13 – 39.58), F(1,144) = 12.70, p < 0.001, ŋp2 = 0.08]. A significant difference between participants with and without wrist pain was found for neutral wrist position right [without wrist pain (n = 105) 42.53 (40.37 – 44.70); with wrist pain (n = 40) 37.24 (33.56 – 40.91), F(1,144) = 6.41, p = 0.01, ŋp2 = 0.04]. Regression analysis showed significant results especially for steps two (age and weight, NDI) and three (age and weight, NDI, Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire) for neutral position right (R2 = 0.355, R2 = 0.357, respectively). Conclusion: Neck pain has an impact on HGS but should be evaluated in consideration of age and sex.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791120303036Carpal tunnel syndromeHand grip forceNeck pain |
| spellingShingle | Bettina Wollesen Julia Gräf Nils Schumacher Gianluca Meyer Matthias Wanstrath Christian Feldhaus Kerstin Luedtke Klaus Mattes Influences of Neck and/or Wrist Pain on Hand Grip Strength of Industrial Quality Proofing Workers Safety and Health at Work Carpal tunnel syndrome Hand grip force Neck pain |
| title | Influences of Neck and/or Wrist Pain on Hand Grip Strength of Industrial Quality Proofing Workers |
| title_full | Influences of Neck and/or Wrist Pain on Hand Grip Strength of Industrial Quality Proofing Workers |
| title_fullStr | Influences of Neck and/or Wrist Pain on Hand Grip Strength of Industrial Quality Proofing Workers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influences of Neck and/or Wrist Pain on Hand Grip Strength of Industrial Quality Proofing Workers |
| title_short | Influences of Neck and/or Wrist Pain on Hand Grip Strength of Industrial Quality Proofing Workers |
| title_sort | influences of neck and or wrist pain on hand grip strength of industrial quality proofing workers |
| topic | Carpal tunnel syndrome Hand grip force Neck pain |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791120303036 |
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