Relationship between 3-Meter Backward Walk Test and grip strength in community-dwelling older adults

Chidozie Mbada; Apeji Ozaveshe; Adekola Ademoyegun; Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu; Micheal Akande; Tadesse Gebrye; Joel Faronbi; Francis Fatoye

doi:10.5114/areh.2023.131722

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Relationship between 3-Meter Backward Walk Test and grip strength in community-dwelling older adults

Chidozie Mbada

¹

,

Apeji Ozaveshe

²

,

Adekola Ademoyegun

³

,

Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu

⁴

,

Micheal Akande

²

,

Tadesse Gebrye

¹

,

Joel Faronbi

⁵

,

Francis Fatoye

¹

1Department of Health Professions, Faculty of Health and Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Department of Physiotherapy, Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Nigeria
Centre for Health and Clinical Research, Faculty of Health and Applied Science, University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, United Kingdom
Academy of Nursing, University of Exeter Medical School, United Kingdom

Advances in Rehabilitation, 2023, 37(3), 52–59

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/areh.2023.131722

Online publish date: 2023/09/28

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Introduction
The 3-Meter Backward Walk Test (3-MBWT) is an important assessment tool used in evaluating neuromuscular control, proprioception, risk of falls and balance. On the other hand, the Hand Grip Strength (HGS) test primarily is used to measure muscular strength or maximum tension generated by one’s forearm muscles. This study aimed to assess the relationship between 3-MBWT and HGS among community-dwelling older adults.

Material and methods
Sixty-two community-dwelling older adults participated in this study. 3- MBWT was measured using a standardized procedure. HGS was measured in line with the guidelines of the American Society of Hand Therapists. Anthropometric variables were assessed following standard procedures. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to verify the correlation between 3-MBWT and HGS and the influence of socio-demographic factors on both 3-MBWT and HGS.

Results
The mean age was 68 ± 2 years. The mean values for 3-MBWT and HGS were 3.45 ± 0.80s and 29.58 ± 15.53kg. There was a significant correlation between 3-MBWT and HGS (r = -0.39; p = 0.002). However, there was no significant correlation between 3-MBWT and sociodemographics (p > 0.05). Similarly, there was no significant correlation between HGS and sociodemographics (p>0.05), except height (r=0.51, p<0.001).

Conclusions
The 3-MBWT and HGS were significantly correlated with one another. Anthropometric characteristics did not influence the 3-MBWT. On the other hand, only height and gender showed a significant influence on HGS. Therefore, both 3-MBWT and HGS may serve as useful functional outcome measures for fall predictability and frailty in older adults.

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Ageing, Walking, Muscle strength, Frailty, Outcome measure

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Relationship between 3-Meter Backward Walk Test and grip strength in community-dwelling older adults

Chidozie Mbada 1 , Apeji Ozaveshe 2 , Adekola Ademoyegun 3 , Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu 4 , Micheal Akande 2 , Tadesse Gebrye 1 , Joel Faronbi 5 , Francis Fatoye 1

Ageing, Walking, Muscle strength, Frailty, Outcome measure

Chidozie Mbada

¹

,

Apeji Ozaveshe

²

,

Adekola Ademoyegun

³

,

Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu

⁴

,

Micheal Akande

²

,

Tadesse Gebrye

¹

,

Joel Faronbi

⁵

,

Francis Fatoye

¹