IJPR.2025.161
Type of Article: Original Research
Volume 13; Issue 4 (October 2025)
Page No.: 4913-4918
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2025.161
Effectiveness of Shoulder Girdle Neuro Dynamic Stabilization Exercises on Hand Muscle Strength for Normal Young Individuals
Bhavana Gaikwad 1, Elukuru. Asha Jyothi 2, Govindaraj. Revathi 3, Karunanithi Sathiya Seelan *4.
1 B.PT, Intern, PES College of Physiotherapy, Kuppam, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh 517425, India.
2 Assistant Professor, PES College of Physiotherapy, Kuppam, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh 517425, India.
3 Assistant Professor, PES College of Physiotherapy, Kuppam, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh 517425, India.
4 Vice principal and Professor in Physiotherapy, PES College of physiotherapy, Kuppam, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh 517425, India.
Corresponding author: Dr. Karunanithi Sathiya Seelan. Vice Principal and Professor in Physiotherapy, PES college of physiotherapy, Kuppam, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh 517425, India. E-Mail: seelank.phsio@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Background: Shoulder girdle stabilization influences hand strength, but the effects of functional training remain unknown.
Objective: To determine the influence of shoulder girdle stabilization on hand muscle strength.
Methods: Handgrip strength was measured in 20 healthy individuals during the first week of the pretest and after completing four weeks of the intervention. The training consisted of six specific Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization exercises, performed twice a week. The exercises were designed to obtain maximum joint stability within the shoulder.
Results: t–test was used for data analysis. The mean difference and standard deviation of handgrip strength for the group were 4.30 ± 1.34 for the Pretest and 8.90 ± 1.80 for the posttest, with a mean difference of -4.60 ± 0.15. The Intragroup analysis of the group showed that handgrip strength was statistically significantly different, with p < 0.05 (P = 0.0001).
Conclusion: Shoulder girdle exercises based on DNS may generate clinically significant gains in hand muscle strength.
Key words: Upper extremity, hand-held dynamometry, functional stabilization, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, rehabilitation
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