Hand torque strength of female population of Turkey and the effects of various factors
9th International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene, SHO 2013, Guimaraes, Portekiz, 14 - 15 Şubat 2013, ss.37-41, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
- Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
- Basıldığı Şehir: Guimaraes
- Basıldığı Ülke: Portekiz
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.37-41
- Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This study aimed to establish the static hand torque strength norms of healthy adult female population of Turkey, and investigate the effects of handle type, posture, age-group, job-group and several anthropometric variables on hand torque strength. A sample of 257 female volunteers aged between 18 and 69 with roots from all seven regions of Turkey participated in the study. Maximum voluntary torque strengths of dominant hands were measured both in sitting and standing with four types of handles (cylindirical, circular, ellipsoid and key). Through statistical analysis descriptive values of torque strength and factor effects were determined. The results indicate that handle type, age-group and jobgroup significantly affect torque strength. The highest values were obtained with cylindrical handle and lowest with key handle. The oldest age-group (60-69) had significantly lower strength values than the remaining groups. Manual workers were stronger than non-manual workers. Marginally higher strength values were recorded in standing posture and with overweight subjects. © 2013 Taylor & Francis Group.