Effects of weights applied to the apex of a bag-valve-mask and pinch strength on tidal volume: a prospective simulation study [PDF]
A bag-valve-mask (BVM) is a first aid tool that can easily and quickly provide positive-pressure ventilation in patients with breathing difficulties. The most important aspect of BVM bagging is how closely the mask adheres to the patient’s face when the ...
Dong Choon Uhm +3 more
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Sustained increase of pinch strength after traction treatment for symptomatic distal interphalangeal joint osteoarthritis [PDF]
Background: Symptomatic distal interphalangeal joint osteoarthritis is a common joint disease that causes hand disability and reduces quality of life. There are few conservative treatment options for this condition.
Susumu Saito +2 more
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Background/objective: Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are recognized to experience challenges with muscle function. However, there is a lack of knowledge about muscle and hand grip strength in autism. Therefore, the study aims to assess the
Olfat Ibrahim Ali +10 more
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Normative Values for Pinch Strength-Relationship With Joint Hypermobility as Measured With the Beighton Criteria. [PDF]
Massy-Westropp C +2 more
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The Precision of the Human Hand: Variability in Pinch Strength and Manual Dexterity [PDF]
Changes in hand morphology throughout human evolution have facilitated the use of forceful pad-to-pad precision grips, contributing to the development of fine motor movement and dexterous manipulation typical of modern humans.
Town, K. +38 more
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Pinch Strengths in Healthy Iranian Children and Young Adult Population [PDF]
Background: Data on the physical strength capabilities are essential for design-ing safe and usable products and are useful in a wide range of clinical settings especially during treatment of disease affecting the function of the hand.
Iman Dianat +2 more
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Normative Measurements of Grip and Pinch Strengths of 21st Century Korean Population [PDF]
Background Measuring grip and pinch strength is an important part of hand injury evaluation. Currently, there are no standardized values of normal grip and pinch strength among the Korean population, and lack of such data prevents objective evaluation ...
Jin Hee Shim +7 more
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This study examined smartphone addiction's effect on manual and finger dexterity, hand and pinch grip strength, and thumb pressure pain threshold in university students. The study included 127 university students aged 19-25 years.
Kecelioglu, Sule +10 more
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Smartphone Strain: Investigating The Effects on Handgrip and Key Pinch Strength in Collegiate Individuals [PDF]
Background And Purpose: Smartphones have become indispensable in modern society. Young children and college students have become ardent smart phone users as a result of their social involvement with communication technology.
Farha Parveen +6 more
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Background In children with spastic diplegia, efficient use of the upper extremity especially the hands play an important role in participation in daily living. Hands can perform heavy activities and also enable to perform extremely gentle, skillful, and
Asmaa Ahmed Abd El-samad +3 more
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