Normative Hand Grip Strength Values in Swedish Male and Female Ice Hockey Players Across Competitive Levels

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Conditions studied: Grip Strength, Normative Values, Ice Hockey Players

In brief

This study measures hand grip strength in male and female ice hockey players across different Swedish leagues to create reference (normative) values for adult players. Hand grip strength is a simple test of how strongly a person can squeeze with their hand. Although it seems basic, it reflects overall upper-body strength and is widely used in both sports science and healthcare. In this project, players from different levels of ice hockey (including professional men's and women's leagues, junior players, and recreational players if available) will have their grip strength measured using a standardized hand dynamometer. Measurements will be taken in a consistent way across all participating clubs. The main goal is to build a reference database showing what "normal" grip strength looks like in ice hockey players depending on sex, league level, and playing position. This can help coaches, medical staff, and researchers better understand strength profiles in hockey athletes, support training and rehabilitation decisions, and provide benchmarks for future studies. No treatment or intervention is given as part of the study.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07567547

Run by

Dalarna County Council, Sweden

People needed

800

Starts

2026-09-01

Expected to finish

2026-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-27

Who can join

Age: 15 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adult male or female ice hockey players.
• Registered and actively participating in a Swedish ice hockey club during the current season.
• Participation in one of the included competitive levels: professional, semi-professional, junior elite, or recreational leagues in Sweden.
• Able to perform maximal hand grip strength testing. Provides written informed consent.

You may not qualify if…

• Current acute injury of the upper extremity (hand, wrist, forearm, or elbow) that prevents safe or valid grip strength testing.
• Any medical condition that contraindicates maximal effort testing, as determined by team medical staff or study personnel.
• Refusal or inability to provide informed consent.

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