Correlation Between Shoulder Rotation Torque and Hand Grip Strength in University Teaching Staff

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Feb 26, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at the relationship between shoulder strength and hand grip strength in university teaching staff. The goal is to find ways to prevent injuries related to weak grip or shoulder issues, especially since teachers often perform activities that require lifting their arms overhead.

To participate in this study, you need to be a full-time university teacher at Misr University for Science and Technology, aged between 25 and 45, and not have any pain or recent injuries in your upper body. You also should have a normal weight (BMI between 18.5 and 25) and be able to use both hands. If you meet these criteria, you might be eligible to join the study. Participants will likely engage in activities that assess their grip and shoulder strength, helping researchers understand how to keep teachers healthy and strong.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. University teaching staff who work full time at Misr University for Science and Technology. (average 7 hours per day)
• • 2. Both male and female participants between 25 and 45 years of age
• • 3. Participants without any pain or musculoskeletal disorder
• • 4. Participants who perform overhead activities during teaching
• • 5. The range of BMI is between 18.5-25 in the normal range
• • 6. Both right and left handed subjects are included
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1.Recent history of shoulder, upper limb, neck or thoracic fracture or surgery
• • 2. Neurological disorders affecting the upper limb
• • 3. Regional tumor or metastasis of the upper limb
• • 4. Academicians with trauma or injury within the past 6 months, or known pregnancy
• • 5. Engagement of any vigorous exercise or work after university hours
• • 6.History of surgery within the past six months, epilepsy, or chronic neurologic disease