Why a Strong Grip Is Essential For a Long, Healthy Life!
Posted Nov 14, 2022 at 08:22
Grip strength is one of the 10 key vitality tests we assess with all new and existing clients. Those struggling with an upper limb problem can easily see why it is an important test, but if you’re coming to see us for hip pain, you might be wondering why your grip strength is relevant.
Grip strength is widely accepted as a single indicator of overall strength, and is a biomarker for a person's current health status. This means that it can be used to predict certain patterns of health in the future.
Research has shown that reduced grip strength can be linked to:
- Poor sleep quality
- Increased risk of cardiovascular disease (with 5kg loss of grip strength)
- Higher morbidity rate
- Higher mortality rate
- Pre-diabetic neuropathy
- Depression
- Sarcopenia
- Increased risk of fractures
- Increased risk of osteoporosis
- Lower quality of life
This isn't an exhaustive list, there are many other things linked to low grip strength that can negatively affect your health and lifestyle.
If you want to make sure your grip strength is as good as it should be, or just want to find out what other things in your body might not be up to par, then get yourself booked in for a consultation and we’ll help you find out!
