Peak Torque Prediction Using Handgrip and Strength Predictors in Men and Women With Motor Complete Spinal Cord Injury

This study developed equations to predict muscle strength in people with complete spinal cord injuries. The equations use handgrip strength and other factors like age and injury level. The study found that handgrip strength is a good predictor of shoulder muscle strength. However, it's not as helpful for predicting trunk muscle strength. These equations could help rehabilitation centers assess and monitor the progress of people with spinal cord injuries, especially in places where advanced equipment isn't available.

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  Handgrip strength was a significant predictor of shoulder abduction and adduction peak torque.
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  Injury level was the most significant predictor for trunk flexion/extension peak torque.
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  The predictive equations for shoulder abduction/adduction exhibited higher correlations than those for trunk flexion/extension.