Effects of Alternative Wrist Grip Techniques on Pain, Strength, and Function in the Wrists of Novice Weightlifters

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 biomec...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Usama, Saba Riaz, Muhammad Muzammil, Ahmer Ali, Ayesha Noor
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Language:Spanish
Published: Fundación Universitaria María Cano 2024-11-01
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description 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.
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spelling doaj-art-a6a41dca7946419a8f3a7bf6f59baf602025-08-20T02:43:58ZspaFundación Universitaria María CanoRevista de Investigación e Innovación en Ciencias de la Salud2665-20562024-11-017110.46634/riics.337Effects of Alternative Wrist Grip Techniques on Pain, Strength, and Function in the Wrists of Novice WeightliftersMuhammad Usama0https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2111-801XSaba Riaz1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2161-9374Muhammad Muzammil2https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1935-7635Ahmer Ali3https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4032-6123Ayesha Noor4https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1192-6001University of Management and TechnologyUniversity of Management and TechnologyUniversity of Management and TechnologyUniversity of Management and TechnologyUniversity of Management and Technology 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. https://riics.info/index.php/RCMC/article/view/337WristGrip Strengthpainresistance trainingwrist functionrange of motion
spellingShingle Muhammad Usama
Saba Riaz
Muhammad Muzammil
Ahmer Ali
Ayesha Noor
Effects of Alternative Wrist Grip Techniques on Pain, Strength, and Function in the Wrists of Novice Weightlifters
Revista de Investigación e Innovación en Ciencias de la Salud
Wrist
Grip Strength
pain
resistance training
wrist function
range of motion
title Effects of Alternative Wrist Grip Techniques on Pain, Strength, and Function in the Wrists of Novice Weightlifters
title_full Effects of Alternative Wrist Grip Techniques on Pain, Strength, and Function in the Wrists of Novice Weightlifters
title_fullStr Effects of Alternative Wrist Grip Techniques on Pain, Strength, and Function in the Wrists of Novice Weightlifters
title_full_unstemmed Effects of Alternative Wrist Grip Techniques on Pain, Strength, and Function in the Wrists of Novice Weightlifters
title_short Effects of Alternative Wrist Grip Techniques on Pain, Strength, and Function in the Wrists of Novice Weightlifters
title_sort effects of alternative wrist grip techniques on pain strength and function in the wrists of novice weightlifters
topic Wrist
Grip Strength
pain
resistance training
wrist function
range of motion
url https://riics.info/index.php/RCMC/article/view/337
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