Abstract
This investigation was aimed to assess age and sex related variation in the index finger flexion and extension strength and its association with some anthropometric characteristics. A total of 400 subjects (200 male and 200 female), 18–60 years were selected at random and divided into three age groups: 18–34, 35–50 and 51–60 years. Strength was measured using a dedicated device. Results revealed that finger flexion and extension strength was significantly greater (p < 0.001) in men than in women. Irrespective of gender the right hand was significantly stronger(p< 0.001) than that of left hand. A significant variation in finger extension strength with age was noted for both genders. Positive correlations between strength and some anthropometry were indicated only in case of male subjects.