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RMJ. 2021; 46(3): 702-704


Comparison of upper extremity muscles strength in school going children with and without carrying heavy bags using dynamometer

Amara Liaqat, M Waqar Afzal, Hafiza Sana Ashraf, Ashfaq Ahamd.

Abstract
Objective: To compare of upper extremity muscle strength in school going children with and without carrying heavy bags using a dynamometer.
Methodology: Data were collected from different private schools and 54 children were selected through a non-probability convenient sampling. Only healthy children were included and those who had congenital diseases, recent trauma, and neurological disorders were excluded. A self-made questionnaire was used and the strength of upper extremity was checked by using a dynamometer in pounds.
Results: Among 54 children, 37 (68.5%) were boys and 17 (31.5%) girls. Twenty-seven (50.0%) carried bag on shoulders and 27 (50.0%) used trolley bags. Shoulder flexors mean strength was 14.57±3.824 lb, extensors 14.44±3.627 lb, abductors 14.37±3.753 lb, adductors 14.41±3.418 lb, elbow flexors14.91±3.578, extensors 14.83±.884 and upper trapezius 15.63± 4.341lb.
Conclusion: School-going children with carrying bags on their shoulder showed more muscle strength than those who did not carry bags on their shoulder.

Key words: Carrying bag, dynamometer, muscle strength, upper extremity.


 
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Liaqat A, Afzal MW, Ashraf HS, Ahamd A. Comparison of upper extremity muscles strength in school going children with and without carrying heavy bags using dynamometer. RMJ. 2021; 46(3): 702-704.

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Liaqat A, Afzal MW, Ashraf HS, Ahamd A. Comparison of upper extremity muscles strength in school going children with and without carrying heavy bags using dynamometer. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=10007 [Access: December 08, 2023].

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Liaqat A, Afzal MW, Ashraf HS, Ahamd A. Comparison of upper extremity muscles strength in school going children with and without carrying heavy bags using dynamometer. RMJ. 2021; 46(3): 702-704.


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Liaqat A, Afzal MW, Ashraf HS, Ahamd A. Comparison of upper extremity muscles strength in school going children with and without carrying heavy bags using dynamometer. RMJ. (2021), [cited December 08, 2023]; 46(3): 702-704.


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Liaqat, A., Afzal, . M. W., Ashraf, . H. S. & Ahamd, . A. (2021) Comparison of upper extremity muscles strength in school going children with and without carrying heavy bags using dynamometer. RMJ, 46 (3), 702-704.


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Liaqat, Amara, M Waqar Afzal, Hafiza Sana Ashraf, and Ashfaq Ahamd. 2021. Comparison of upper extremity muscles strength in school going children with and without carrying heavy bags using dynamometer. Rawal Medical Journal, 46 (3), 702-704.


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Liaqat, Amara, M Waqar Afzal, Hafiza Sana Ashraf, and Ashfaq Ahamd. "Comparison of upper extremity muscles strength in school going children with and without carrying heavy bags using dynamometer." Rawal Medical Journal 46 (2021), 702-704.


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Liaqat, Amara, M Waqar Afzal, Hafiza Sana Ashraf, and Ashfaq Ahamd. "Comparison of upper extremity muscles strength in school going children with and without carrying heavy bags using dynamometer." Rawal Medical Journal 46.3 (2021), 702-704. Print.


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Liaqat, A., Afzal, . M. W., Ashraf, . H. S. & Ahamd, . A. (2021) Comparison of upper extremity muscles strength in school going children with and without carrying heavy bags using dynamometer. Rawal Medical Journal, 46 (3), 702-704.


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