Measuring grip strength in adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy in a clinic setting: Feasibility, reliability, and clinical associations.

Tomoko Sugiyama Daniel G Whitney Mary Schmidt Heidi J Haapala Angeline Bowman Mark D Peterson Edward A Hurvitz

Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2023)

Grip strength is a feasible and reliable measurement for CP, and is associated with some demographics and anthropometric measures. Grip strength, in addition to the GMFCS, enhanced prediction of disease outcomes.

Keyphrases

cerebral palsy
young adults
primary care
physical activity
type diabetes
skeletal muscle
glycemic control