![]() ![]() Conversely, HGS for the right and left hands of Parkinson patients were significantly lower than those of healthy males (P = 0.02, P = 0.03 respectively). ResultsĪlthough 2D:4D ratios (right and left hand) of male patients with Parkinson’s disease were higher than those of healthy males, this difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.12, P = 0.40 respectively). After determining the level of disability of Parkinson patients by a neurologist (level of disability in the range of 1–4), anthropometric indices (height, weight, length of the second and fourth fingers) and maximum HGS were measured. In this study 117 elderly men with Parkinson disease (mean age of 61.66 ± 11.28 years) and 156 healthy control subjects (mean age of 61.86 ± 6.29 years) participated. This study aimed at investigating the relationship between Parkinson’s disease and HGS and 2D:4D ratio. ![]() Hand grip strength (HGS) is a suitable measure to evaluate the musculoskeletal system among the elderly and it is considered as an indicator of the overall strength of the body. In addition, decreased muscle strength in people with Parkinson’s has been repeatedly reported. Studies have shown that the second to fourth digit ratio (2D:4D) is affected by the prenatal testosterone and estrogen levels and can predict predisposition to disease. Sex hormones affect the pathogenesis of Parkinson patients and it has been suggested that gender is the most important factor in the development and progression of Parkinson’s disease. ![]()
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