Correlation between hand grip dynamometer and mossos’ ergography in physically active and inactive individuals: A cross-sectional study

Dr Reshmy K R; Karthika U T

Karthika U. T.; K. R. Reshmy

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Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2026; 16(1): 36-40

doi: 10.5455/NJPPP.2026.v16.i1.6

Correlation between hand grip dynamometer and mossos’ ergography in physically active and inactive individuals: A cross-sectional study

Dr Reshmy K R, Karthika U T Karthika U. T., K. R. Reshmy.

Abstract
Background:
Handgrip strength is a quick and reliable indicator of general muscle strength and functional capacity. Its relationship with muscle endurance, as assessed by Mosso’s Ergograph, has not been widely explored in young adults.

Aim:
This study aimed to compare handgrip strength and muscle endurance in physically active and inactive young adult females and analyze the correlation between grip strength and endurance parameters.

Methods:
Thirty female participants aged 22–26 years were categorized as physically active or inactive using the IPAQ (Table 1). The handgrip strength was measured using a standard dynamometer. Muscle endurance was assessed using Mosso’s Ergograph by recording work done (kg·m), time to fatigue, and the total number of contractions. Independent sample t-tests were used to compare the groups. Pearson’s correlation analysis was used to examine the association between handgrip strength and endurance measures.

Results:
The physically active group demonstrated significantly higher mean handgrip strength (Active vs. Inactive, p = 0.0048) and greater work done (kg·m) (Active vs Inactive, p = 0.0304). There was a moderate positive correlation between grip strength and work done (kg·m) (r = 0.57, p = 0.012) and between grip strength and the number of contractions (r = 0.55, p = 0.014).

Conclusion:
Handgrip strength shows a moderate positive correlation with muscle endurance as measured by Mosso’s Ergograph. This supports the use of handgrip dynamometry as a simple, indirect proxy for assessing general muscle endurance, with implications for musculoskeletal health, physiology education , rehabilitation protocols, and fatigue-related research.

Key words: Handgrip dynamometer; Mosso’s Ergograph; Muscle endurance; Physical activity; Correlation; IPAQ.

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R DRK, , Reshmy KR. Correlation between hand grip dynamometer and mossos’ ergography in physically active and inactive individuals: A cross-sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2026; 16(1): 36-40. doi:10.5455/NJPPP.2026.v16.i1.6

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R, D. R. K., & Reshmy, . K. R. (2026) Correlation between hand grip dynamometer and mossos’ ergography in physically active and inactive individuals: A cross-sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 16 (1), 36-40. doi:10.5455/NJPPP.2026.v16.i1.6

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R, Dr Reshmy K, Karthika U T Karthika U. T., and K. R. Reshmy. 2026. Correlation between hand grip dynamometer and mossos’ ergography in physically active and inactive individuals: A cross-sectional study. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 16 (1), 36-40. doi:10.5455/NJPPP.2026.v16.i1.6

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R, Dr Reshmy K, Karthika U T Karthika U. T., and K. R. Reshmy. "Correlation between hand grip dynamometer and mossos’ ergography in physically active and inactive individuals: A cross-sectional study." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 16 (2026), 36-40. doi:10.5455/NJPPP.2026.v16.i1.6

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R, D. R. K., & Reshmy, . K. R. (2026) Correlation between hand grip dynamometer and mossos’ ergography in physically active and inactive individuals: A cross-sectional study. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 16 (1), 36-40. doi:10.5455/NJPPP.2026.v16.i1.6

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