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  1. 1. Association of Height, Weight, and Hand Grip Strength with Body Composition in Individuals with Spondylarthritis

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Habeeb Ololade; [2024]
    Keywords : BMI; Hand Grip Strength; Spondylarthritis; Body composition;

    Abstract : Abstract  Background: Body composition is an important health parameter in several disease conditions, e.g., the inflammatory back disease spondylarthritis (SpA). Body mass index (BMI) is the most common anthropometric body composition assessment but has several limitations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Product development of hand-held scooping utensil for the pharmaceutical industry

    University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

    Author : Josefin Kruse; [2024]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most common groups of work-related illnesses. At PET Dispensing, AstraZeneca Södertälje, several MSDs had been linked to a specific scooping utensil made of stainless steel. READ MORE

  4. 3. STRONG EMOTIONS, A WEAKNESS OR STRENGTH?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Benjamin Sjögren; Kenny Olausson; [2023]
    Keywords : affect; anger; emotions; strength; hand dynamometer;

    Abstract : This experimental study investigated whether affective states influence physical strength. A sample of 32 university students participated in two interventions and one control condition. The interventions were a time-constrained puzzle and a guided, anger focused visualisation. READ MORE

  5. 4. Associations Between Fat Free Mass Percentage and Relative Force Production in Two Strength Tests

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Stefan Gerenmark; Viktor Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Fat free mass; Strength; Association; Hypertrophy; Body composition; Strength test; IMTP; Grip strength; Muscle mass; Force production; Exercise physiology; Biomedicine;

    Abstract : Background: Knowledge of the relationship between fat free mass (FFM) and strength capacity is not only useful in athlete coaching, but may also be important in developing clinical strategies for evaluating health in general populations. Sufficient skeletal muscle mass and strength are important factors for health and physical function. READ MORE

  6. 5. Maximum voluntary bite force and hand grip strength in resistance-trained young adults : A pilot study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Tandläkarutbildning

    Author : Anton Hagen; Anton Himmelroos; [2023]
    Keywords : Bite force; Hand grip strength; resistance trained;

    Abstract : Background  Maximum voluntary bite force (BF) and hand grip strength (HS) serve as muscle strength markers from the jaw motor system and hand motor system.   Aim  To investigate i) differences in maximum BF and HS between dominant and non-dominant sides, ii) differences between repeated tests in the same session and iii) correlation between BF and HS. READ MORE