The Prevalence of Hand Joint Hypermobility and Its Relationship With Grip Strength Among University Students
Conditions: Hand Joint Hypermobility, Grip Strength
Sponsor: Ehab A. Abdallah

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Study Title: Hand Joints Hypermobility and Its Relation to Muscular Strength Among Physical Therapy
Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Brief Summary: This observational cross-sectional study aims to assess the prevalence of hand joint
hypermobility among first-year physical therapy students and examine the correlation between
hypermobility severity and muscular strength. The study will involve standardized assessments of
finger joint hyperextension and grip strength.
Study Type: Observational | Model: Cross-Sectional | Time Perspective: Prospective
Study Population: First-year physical therapy students enrolled at Horus University, Egypt.
Estimated Enrollment: 400 participants
Eligibility Criteria: Inclusion: First-year physical therapy students (academic year 2023/2024), Age
18–20 years, No previously diagnosed systemic conditions associated with hypermobility. Exclusion:
Students enrolled in any other academic year, Failure to attend in-person assessment, Age outside
18–20 years.
Age Range: 18–20 years | Sex: Male and Female
Outcome Measures: Primary: Degree of hand joint hypermobility assessed using a universal
goniometer. Secondary: Grip strength measured using a handheld dynamometer.
Study Location: Faculty of Physical Therapy, Horus University, Egypt
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ehab Ali Abdallah | Email: Eabdallah@horus.edu.eg
Ethics Approval: Approved by Faculty of Physical Therapy Research Ethics Committee.
Potential Benefits: Early identification of hypermobility may improve clinical performance and guide
preventive interventions for physical therapy students.
Document Date: 2022-11-09