ASSOCIATION OF NECK PAIN & DISABILITY WITH HAND GRIP STRENGTH OF DENTISTS; A CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY

Authors

  • Ayesha Nadir MSPT – MSK, Ibadat International University Author
  • Noor ul Hudda Saleem MS – MSKPT, Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy, Foundation University Islamabad Author
  • Laiba Zia MSPT – SPORTS, Ibadat International University Author
  • Maryam Shakeel Raja DPT, Ibadat International University Author
  • Ansa Areej MSPT – MSK, Ibadat International University Author
  • Maryam Iqbal MSPT – MSK, Ibadat International University Author
  • Dur-e-Shahwar Hafeez MSPT – MSK, Ibadat International University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62019/zcf0zs58

Keywords:

Hand grip strength, dynamometer, Bournemouth questionnaire, dentists

Abstract

Objective: To find the association between neck pain & disability with hand grip strength among dentists of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Materials and Methods: This descriptive observational study was conducted after the approval from the ethical review committee of University of Lahore Islamabad Campus. A 379 sample size was calculated by using open Epi-tool calculator and sample was raised through non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data collection tools included semi-structured questionnaire and Urdu version of Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire to assess neck pain and Camry Electronic Dynamometer to measure grip strength of right and left hand. Data was analyzed by SPSS version 27. Subjects who satisfied the inclusion criteria volunteered to participate in the study.

Results: The Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used. The results of this study shows that there was weak negative correlation between the hand grip strength of left hand (r= -0.17) and right hand (r= -0.12) with neck pain and a significant value of <0.01.

Conclusion: This study shows weak negative correlation between the neck pain and hand grip strength. So increase in neck pain leads to decrease in hand grip strength.

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Published

2025-07-09

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Medical & Health Sciences Review

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ASSOCIATION OF NECK PAIN & DISABILITY WITH HAND GRIP STRENGTH OF DENTISTS; A CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY. (2025). Journal of Medical & Health Sciences Review, 2(3). https://doi.org/10.62019/zcf0zs58