Grip strength in joint hipermobility sydnrome

Abstract

Background Muscle strength can be defined as the ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert force against a resistance. Manuel gripping strength has been referred to as being a good indicator of total muscle strength but this is an indispensable physiologic variable fort he performance of day to day tasks, maintenance of functional independence and autonomy. Objectives Joint hypermobility is a common and heritable connective tissue disorder that mainly characterized by joint hypermobility joint instability and fatique laxity of ligaments may affect muscle power. The objective of this study using Jamar hand held dynamometer was to assess muscle strength in young people with bening joint hypermobility syndrome (BJH).