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However, regional\u2010specific values are important given demographic and socio\u2010economic differences. In New Zealand, no normative values have previously been published despite the country's unique population profile. This study aimed to establish hand grip strength reference values for a New Zealand cohort.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conducted a single\u2010centre retrospective study of preoperative patients undergoing hand surgery between January 2012 and June 2022. Hand grip strength was recorded from the non\u2010operative hand in adults aged 18\u2009years and older. Patients with conditions affecting upper\u2010limb strength in the tested hand were excluded.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 1135 measurements were analysed. In males, peak hand grip strength occurred at ages 30\u201334 in the dominant hand (52.0\u2009\u00b1\u200910.2\u2009kg) and 25\u201329 in the non\u2010dominant hand (48.3\u2009\u00b1\u20098.9\u2009kg). In females, peak strength was observed at ages 25\u201329 in the dominant hand (31.0\u2009\u00b1\u20093.3\u2009kg) and 30\u201334 in the non\u2010dominant hand (32.1\u2009\u00b1\u20094.2\u2009kg). Generally, there was a period of maintenance, followed by a general decline after these peaks.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This is the first study to present normative hand grip strength data across the lifespan in a New Zealand population. 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