Does distal phalanx pinch strength correlate to buttoning speed in female adults?

INTRODUCTION: Hand usage is substantial in physical sports and daily activities. However, the use of fingers with activities requires force between thumb index finger when discussing improving or maintaining fine motor skill development, especially older adults. The purpose this study was to determine if a relationship existed distal phalanx pinch strength speed buttoning down shirt. METHODS: Subjects (n = 20)) from Midwestern facility volunteered participate (age: 40.75 + 13.56 years). All female participants were healthy no upper extremity injuries. A Jamar Hydraulic Pinch Gauge, (model# H&PC-10192; JLW Instruments) used measure subject’s dominant hand. subjects stood upright comfortable stance, grasped dynamometer’s circular head their opposite hand, placed on anterior placement posterior location. given 2 attempts squeeze both digits at maximal effort while researcher recorded best pounds. Participants then provided 5-button (1.0 cm button width) shirt made by same manufacturer. sized shirts fitted for each participant according size before time trials. digitally timed seconds how fast could shirt, starting hands touching top button, taking trial attempts. Pearson correlation using SPSS analyzed variables. RESULTS: variables displayed moderate negative digit (r -0.412; p < .036). DISCUSSION: Past therapies have focused repetition skills develop ability -0.412) create an change current therapy methods focus development restore fingers, sport living (ADL). APPLICATION TO THE FIELD: This discovery training towards restoration care givers therapists. Replication task might not be only practical restoration. co-authors conflict interest relevance submission.