Age-Associated Rate of Change and Percentage Change in Grip Strength from Ages 6 to 80: Data from the 2011-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Monday, October 27, 2025

8:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Location: Station 1

Presenting Author(s)

Inga Wang, PhD, OTR

Professor
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Cameron J. Lee, B.S.

PhD Student, School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Hui-Wen Lin, PhD

Associate Professor
Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan MedicalUniversity, Taichung, Taiwan
Md Samiul Haque Sunny, PhD Student

PhD Student, Biomedical and Health Informatics
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Md Mahafuzur Rahaman Khan

PhD Student, Mechanical Engineering Department
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Mohammad H. Rahman, PhD

Professor
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Describe the age-related trajectory of grip strength from childhood through older adulthood, highlighting peak development and age-associated decline.
Interpret rate of change and percentage change in grip strength by gender and hand dominance using data from the 2011–2014 NHANES study.
Identify critical age periods for grip strength development and decline to inform screening, prevention, and intervention strategies targeting sarcopenia and functional decline.