Parkinson's study reveals key link between arm strength and hand dexterity

NCT ID NCT07180004

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This study looked at how muscle strength in the shoulders, arms, and hands relates to everyday hand skills in 70 people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers measured grip strength and how quickly participants could place pegs in a board. The goal was to better understand which muscles matter most for tasks like writing or buttoning a shirt. The findings may help design better physical therapy for people with Parkinson's.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kahramanmaraş Sütçü imam University

    Kahramanmaraş, onikişubat, 46100, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University

    Kahramanmaraş, Onikişubat, 46100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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