Effects of Alternative Wrist Grip Techniques on Pain, Strength, and Function in the Wrists of Novice Weightlifters
Efectos de técnicas alternativas de agarre de muñeca sobre el dolor, la fuerza y la función de las muñecas en levantadores de pesas principiantes
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Introduction. The wrist, with its composite anatomical composition, is deemed the most complex joint in the human body, vital for multifaceted hand movements. However, diseases or injuries can significantly impair wrist function, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of its anatomy and biomechanics. Concurrently, weightlifting, a popular exercise regimen, demands precise wrist functionality for optimal performance.
Objective. This study investigates the influence of alternative wrist grip methods and wrist strength on wrist function among novice weightlifters.
Method. Through a cross-sectional observational design, data was collected from 88 participants, aged 16 to 35 years, encompassing wrist pain, strength, and functionality. Bench and shoulder press exercises were performed, with grip methods discreetly noted. Wrist strength was measured using a dynamometer, while functionality was assessed through the Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) questionnaire, and goniometer-assisted range of motion assessments were done.
Results. Descriptive statistics unveiled diverse characteristics among participants, including age, wrist strength, BMI, pain ratings, PRWE scores, and wrist range of motion, underscoring individual differences in wrist functionality. Average wrist strength values further highlighted these variations.
Conclusion. These findings provide valuable insights into the intricate relationships between grip methods, wrist strength, and overall wrist functionality among beginner weightlifters, offering a foundation for targeted interventions to optimize wrist health and enhance performance. This literature found out that the overall wrist function and strength of both dominant and non-dominant wrists were better in participants of neutral wrist group. Participants of extended wrist group were experiencing more pain as compared to neutral wrist group.
Article visits 105 | PDF visits 2
- Caumes M, Goislard de Monsabert B, Hauraix H, Berton E, Vigouroux L. Complex couplings between joints, muscles and performance: the role of the wrist in grasping. Sci Rep [Internet]. 2019;9(1):19357. doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-55443-w
- Eschweiler J, Li J, Quack V, Rath B, Baroncini A, Hildebrand F, et al. Anatomy, biomechanics, and loads of the wrist joint. Life [Internet]. 2022;12(2):1-17. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/life12020188
- Ng J. Posture evaluation for variants of weight-lifting workouts recognition [bachelor's thesis]. [Petaling Jaya]: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR); 2020. 96 p. Available from: http://eprints.utar.edu.my/id/eprint/3908
- Rosenhaim AL. Human Action Evaluation applied to Weightlifting [master’s thesis]. [Oporto]: Universidade do Porto; 2023. 52 p. Available from: https://hdl.handle.net/10216/152213
- Panayotov V. Relationships between body dimensions and strength abilities in experienced Olympic weightlifters, powerlifters and bodybuilders. Series on Biomechanics [Internet]. 2020;34(4):52-8. Available from: http://jsb.imbm.bas.bg/page/en/details.php?article_id=432&tab=en
- Gavanda S, Wever M, Isenmann E, Geisler S. Training with an elastic, supportive bench press device is not superior to a conventional training approach in trained men. German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research [Internet]. 2021;51:312-9. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12662-021-00717-7
- Erdağı K. The study of the correlations between handgrip strength and some anthropometric characteristics of upper extremity of elite and sub-elite Olympic style weightlifting athletes. Physical education of students [Internet]. 2020;24(1):19-30. doi: https://doi.org/10.15561/20755279.2020.0103
- Gulzar K, Abdullah SA, Islam F, Raza A, Tuqeer H, Shakoor A. Prevalence of biceps tendinitis among body builders. Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition [Internet]. 2022;18(12):113-25. Available from: https://www.xisdxjxsu.asia/viewarticle.php?aid=1510
- Asghar Z, Tahir MJ, Zulfiqar A, Tariq M, Basit M, Waqas M. Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among weight-lifters; a cross-sectional survey. Musculoskeletal pain among weight-lifters. The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences [Internet]. 2023;3(4):488-96. doi: https://doi.org/10.55735/hjprs.v3i4.141
- Trivedi J, Sheth S, Siddiqui A, Kuswaha A. Comparison of grip strength between calisthenic athletes, power lifters, bodybuilders and boxers: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education [Internet]. 2022;7(2):293-7. Available from: https://www.journalofsports.com/archives/2022/vol7/issue2/7-2-118
- Erdağı K, Tüfekçi O, Yeşeri M, Yüksel MF, Turgut N, Eroğlu BE. A study on the determination of handgrip strength of Olympic style weightlifting athletes. Physical Education of Students [Internet]. 2020;24(3):141-8. doi: https://doi.org/10.15561/20755279.2020.0303
- Huebner M, Riemann B, Hatchett A. Grip Strength and Sports Performance in Competitive Master Weightlifters. Int J Environ Res Public Health [Internet]. 2023;20(3):1-12. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fijerph20032033
- Burdukiewicz A, Pietraszewska J, Andrzejewska J, Chromik K, Stachoń A. Asymmetry of musculature and hand grip strength in bodybuilders and martial artists. Int J Environ Res Public Health [Internet]. 2020;17(13):1-11. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17134695
- Dag F, Tas S, Cimen OB. Hand-grip strength is correlated with aerobic capacity in healthy sedentary young females. Monten J Sports Sci Med [Internet]. 2021;10(1):55-60. doi: https://doi.org/10.26773/mjssm.210308
- Yamak B, Yildiz M, Berent M, Cebi M, Eliöz M. The effect of wrist grip angle on traumatic symptoms in body builders. Int J Life Sci Pharma Res [Internet]. 2021;11(14):116-8. doi: https://doi.org/10.22376/ijpbs/ijlpr/SP14/jan/2021.1-383
- Pedro KPP, de Oliveira IM, Carral JMC. Influence of age and sex on grip strength levels applying a protocol with different elbow angles. Retos: nuevas tendencias en educación física, deporte y recreación [Internet]. 2023;47:853-8. doi: https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v47.91585
- Schütz P, Zimmer P, Zeidler F, Plüss M, Oberhofer K, List R, et al. Chest exercises: movement and loading of shoulder, elbow and wrist joints. Sports [Internet]. 2022;10(2):1-11. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/sports10020019
- Stronska K, Golas A, Wilk M, Zajac A, Maszczyk A, Stastny P. The effect of targeted resistance training on bench press performance and the alternation of prime mover muscle activation patterns. Sports Biomech [Internet]. 2022;21(10):1262-76. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2020.1752790
- Shafiee E, MacDermid J, Farzad M, Karbalaei M. A systematic review and meta-analysis of Patient-Rated Wrist (and Hand) Evaluation (PRWE/PRWHE) measurement properties, translation, and/or cross-cultural adaptation. Disabil Rehabil [Internet]. 2022;44(22):6551-65. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2021.1970250
- Surangsrirat D, Bualuangngam T, Sri-iesaranusorn P, Chaiyaroj A, Buekban C, Thanawattano C, et al. Comparison of the wrist range of motion measurement between inertial measurement unit glove, smartphone device and standard goniometer. Appl Sci [Internet]. 2022;12(7):1-7. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/app12073418
- Mehta SP, MacDermid JC, Richardson J, MacIntyre NJ, Grewal R. A systematic review of the measurement properties of the patient-rated wrist evaluation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther [Internet]. 2015;45(4):289-98. doi: https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2015.5236
- Karcioglu O, Topacoglu H, Dikme O, Dikme O. A systematic review of the pain scales in adults: Which to use? Am J Emerg Med [Internet]. 2018;36(4):707-14. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2018.01.008
- Jordre B, Schweinle W. Hand grip strength in senior athletes: Normative data and community-dwelling comparisons. Int J Sports Phys Ther [Internet]. 2020;15(4):519-25. doi: https://doi.org/10.26603/ijspt20200519
- García-Alfaro P, García S, Rodríguez I, Pérez-López FR. Handgrip strength, dynapenia, and related factors in postmenopausal women. Menopause [Internet]. 2022;29(1):16-22. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/GME.0000000000001872
