Affiliations: [a] Ergonomics and Sports Physiology Division, Department
of Human Physiology with Community Health, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India
Note: [] Address for corresponcence: Prof. Prakash Chandra Dhara,
Ergonomics and Sports Physiology Division, Department of Human Physiology with
Community Health, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore – 721 102, West Bengal,
India. Tel.: +91 03222 276554/ 555/557/558: Extn. 450; Fax: +91 03222 – 62329,
64338; E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract: This investigation was aimed to assess age and sex related variation
in the index finger flexion and extension strength and its association with
some anthropometric characteristics. A total of 400 subjects (200 male and 200
female), 18–60 years were selected at random and divided into three age
groups: 18–34, 35–50 and 51–60 years. Strength was measured using a
dedicated device. Results revealed that finger flexion and extension strength
was significantly greater (p < 0.001) in men than in women.
Irrespective of gender the right hand was significantly stronger
(p< 0.001) than that of left hand. A significant variation
in finger extension strength with age was noted for both genders. Positive
correlations between strength and some anthropometry were indicated only in
case of male subjects.
