The SIMBA study, led by Edson Marimbire and Angus de Wilton, recently hosted the THRU-ZIM Grip Strength challenge on 20th February as part of their community awareness initiative. The event educated staff on the study’s focus: exploring the impact of pulmonary tuberculosis on muscle strength.
Angus shared, "As part of this research, we will measure grip strength using a simple test where participants squeeze as hard as they can to measure the force they can generate. The results will be calculated to provide insights into the functional impact of TB, which may not be detected by less sensitive methods previously employed. This technique aims to offer a more accurate measure of how diseases like TB affect muscle strength, helping researchers gain a deeper understanding of the condition’s functional impact. Ultimately, our study will use these techniques to explore whether TB causes persisting problems with muscle strength, even when patients are otherwise 'cured', that may lead to disability and impacts on quality of life previously not recognised."
The friendly competition saw some impressive performances, with winners walking away with SIMBA-branded baseball hats! Congratulations to Edson and Vimbai—the THRU-ZIM Grip Strength Champions
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