ArticleAnnals of human biology2024
Paediatric dominant and non-dominant handgrip reference curves and the association with body composition.
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- Handgrip strength in children, adolescents, and young adults with suspected myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.Journal of translational medicine · 2026Article
- Handgrip and Pinch Grip Strength as Functional Indicators of Pediatric Malnutrition and Early Response to Nutritional Therapy: A Preliminary Single-Center Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Hand Grip Strength at 4.5 Years of Age After Complex Cardiac Surgery in Early Infancy.Pediatric cardiology · 2026Article
- Protocol for non-invasive assessment of skeletal muscle structure and function in adolescents with single ventricle heart disease: a cross-sectional, case-control study.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2026Article
- Perspective Review: Advancing toward the diagnosis of sarcopenia in the pediatric population.Pediatric research · 2025Review
- Handgrip Strength in Children and Adolescents Aged 3 to 16 Years and Residing in Spain: New Reference Values.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Physiological effects of hand grip and cold pressor tests in young Saudi adults.Journal of medicine and life · 2024Article
- Creating a digital approach for promoting physical activity in pediatric pulmonary hypertension: A framework for future interventions.Pulmonary circulation · 2024Article
- Sensor-Based Quantitative Assessment of Children's Fine Motor Competence: An Instrumented Version of the Placing Bricks Test.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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backgroundLack of paediatric reference data limits the utility of handgrip strength as a measure of fitness and well-being.
aimTo develop paediatric handgrip reference curves and evaluate associations with body size and composition and race/ethnicity group. SUBJECTS AND
methodsHandgrip, body size and composition data were obtained from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2014 participants aged 6-20 years. Densitometry-derived fat and appendicular lean soft tissue mass index Z-scores (FMIZ, ALSTMIZ) were generated in participants >8 years. Dominant and non-dominant handgrip reference curves were created using the LMS method. Analyses included sample weights to produce nationally representative estimates.
resultsDifferences in handgrip strength according to hand dominance increased with age. Handgrip strength was associated with height and arm length Z-scores (
conclusionPaediatric handgrip reference curves were generated from which individual Z-scores can be calculated separately for dominant versus non-dominant hand and adjusted for body size. Association with ALSTMIZ suggests handgrip Z-score may be used as a measure of functional body composition.
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