Parkinson's study reveals key link between upper body strength and hand skills

NCT ID NCT07180004

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at 70 people with Parkinson's disease to understand how muscle strength in the shoulders, arms, and hands relates to everyday hand skills like gripping and dexterity. Researchers measured strength in specific muscles and tested hand function using tools like a hand dynamometer and the 9-Hole Peg Test. The goal was to fill a gap in knowledge about how upper body strength affects fine motor abilities in 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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