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Exploring Sex Differences and Force Level Effects on Grip Force Perception in Healthy Adults

Authors :
Yan-Xia Li
Lin Li
Zhi-Qiang Cai
Xu-Xue Zhou
Xiu-Jun Hao
Li Li
Source :
Motor Control. 26:241-257
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Human Kinetics, 2022.

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the effect of sex and force level on grip force reproduction in healthy adults by conducting a force reproduction task. Participants (n = 28) were instructed to replicate a range of reference grip force levels (10–130 N in 10 N increments). We found that women (absolute error: 16.2 ± 8.7 N) replicated these force levels more accurately than men (absolute error: 23.1 ± 9.5 N) at higher force levels (90–130 N). Furthermore, the force reproductions were most accurate at the 30–50 N range for men and the 50–60 N range for women. These results may offer significant insights into the higher rates of musculoskeletal disorders among women, enabling researchers and clinicians to design novel interventions and tools that can improve grip force perception and reduce hand injury rates in both men and women.

Details

ISSN :
15432696 and 10871640
Volume :
26
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Motor Control
Accession number :
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