Study of muscle strength using hand-held dynamometry in pediatric patients with obesity

Key Points

• This study aims to examine muscle strength in children with obesity compared to healthy counterparts.
• Conducted muscle strength assessments using hand-held dynamometry
• Compared results of obese children to healthy reference population
• Analyzed predictors of muscle strength, including fat-free mass
• Muscle strength in obese children was similar to healthy peers
• Fat-free mass was identified as the strongest predictor of muscle strength
• Positive effects of physical activity and lean mass on strength were observed