Table 2.
Percentage reduction in the handgrip strength in tea-plucking activity
| Parameter Grip strength |
Age group | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-35 years (n=20) | 36-50 years (n=20) | Total (20-50 years) (n=40) | ||||
| Right hand | Left hand | Right hand | Left hand | Right hand | Left hand | |
| Before lunch | 8.98 (4.63) | 8.71 (4.23) | 9.12 (5.78) | 8.63 (6.47) | 8.73 (0.20) | 8.91 (0.10) |
| Just before end of work | 20.08 (6.99) | 18.75 (6.29) | 15.84 (6.80) | 15.80 (8.03) | 17.96 (2.12) | 17.27 (1.47) |
Note: Figures in parentheses indicate standard deviationPercentage Reduction of Back Strength