Effect of kinesiotaping on different hand grip strength in computer users

Author: 
Haytham M Elhafez, Aya SA Sedek and Amr S Shalby

Background: In tandem with current technological advancements, the quest for innovative treatment methods capable of enhancing musculoskeletal functioning is rising. Because of its wide mobility and the sensitive capacities of its surrounding tissues, which allow grasping and sensation, the human hand is undoubtedly the most significant and complicated structure of the upper extremity. Its vital duties, and because handgrip strength plays such an important part in daily activities, this study looked at the effects of kinesiotaping on different handgrip strengths in computer users. Aim of the study: The present study aimed to investigate the effect of kinesiotaping on power hand grip and precision hand grip in computer users. Subjects and Methods: Thirty computer users voluntarily participated in this study, their ages were ranged from 20 to 45 years, they assigned in one single group, power hand grip was measured using hand held dynamometer, and precision hand grip was measured using pinch gauge for all participants for both right and left hands. Then kinesiotaping was applied on the wrist joint of both hands, and all measures was taken again. Results: It was observed that a significant increase in strength values occurred in the right hand and the left hand compared to the initial values, in both the power and precision hand grip strength, In the comparison of handgrip strength between the dominant and non-dominant hands, it was observed that the dominant hand (right hand) demonstrated greater handgrip strength at all the assessment times. Conclusion: kinesiotaping has a positive effect on the improvement of both power grip strength and precision grip strength of both right and left hands.

Paper No: 
3800