Report Title
The Effects of Hydration Status onGrip Strength
Collective Title
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Research Reports 2024
Abstract
Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the influence of hydration status on hand grip strength in a sample of the general population.
Methods: Fourteen participants (4 males and 10 females) aged 18 and older, were recruited from the Loma Linda University area. Participants underwent multiple clinic visits, where they were randomly assigned to either optimal or suboptimal hydration conditions. Measurements included hand grip strength using a dynamometer, extracellular water ratio via bioimpedance analysis, and urine specific gravity.
Results: There was no significant differences in hand grip strength, extracellular water ratio, or urine specific gravity between optimal and suboptimal hydration states. Results observed could have been due to variations in water intake, adherence and the short observation period. While the study offers valuable insights, cautious interpretation is warranted due to these limitations.
Conclusion: Further research with stricter hydration control and longer durations may be necessary to comprehensively understand the interplay between hydration status and physical performance.
LLU Discipline
Nutrition and Dietetics
Department
Nutrition and Dietetics
School
School of Allied Health Professions
First Advisor
Cindy L. Kosch
Second Advisor
Gurinder Bains
Third Advisor
Liang Ji
Fourth Advisor
Everett B. Lohman
Fifth Advisor
Lee Berk
Sixth Advisor
Edward K. Bitok
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Degree Level
M.S.
Year Degree Awarded
2024
Date (Title Page)
2024
Language
English
Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings
Hydration--Research; Muscle strength—Physiological aspects; Hand Strength
Type
Research Report
Page Count
1 p.
Digital Format
Digital Publisher
Loma Linda University Libraries
Copyright
Author
Usage Rights
This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.
Recommended Citation
Feri, Loradelle; Sales, Jordan; Li, Angela; Cannata, Devon; Kosch, Cindy L.; Bains, Gurinder; Ji, Liang; Lohman, Everett B.; Berk, Lee; and Bitok, Edward K., "The Effects of Hydration Status on Grip Strength" (2024). Loma Linda University Research Reports. 48.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/rr/48
Collection
Loma Linda University Research Reports
Collection Website
scholarsrepository.llu.edu/rr/
Repository
Loma Linda University. University Libraries.