Does a relationship between handgrip strength and coincidence anticipation timing exist among young adults: a pilot study

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to observe whether a strong to moderate relationship exists between maximal handgrip strength best score and best coincidence anticipation timing (CAT) score in young adults. Handgrip strength has demonstrated a strong relationship with high levels of activities of daily living (ADLs) and reduced injury potential. A one-shot case-study design was selected for this investigation. Twenty-three females and one male volunteered for this investigation (age 22.29 ± 4.71 years, height 63.78 ± 6.22 cm, mass 56.66 ± 8.25 kg) from a local higher education institution. Participants (n = 24) utilized the Bassin anticipation timing device (Lafayette Instruments, USA) and a Camry digital hand dynamometer (Model EH101, Camry LLC, El Monte, CA, USA) during the same time and recorded all scores. The Pearson correlation coefficient (r = −0.413; p = 0.04) indicated a medium effect relationship between best maximal handgrip strength and best CAT score.