THE EFFECTS OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY ON GRIP STRENGTH

Authors

Katie A. Wood, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Joshua J. Rorke, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Emily E. Rothacker, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Sadie R. Thomspon, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Lauren Breithaupt, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Kevin A. Murach, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Megan E. Rosa-Caldwell, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas

Abstract

Anorexia nervosa (AN) has negative effects on many aspects of health and physical functioning, including grip strength. However, it is currently unknown if grip strength recovers following weight recovery after AN. PURPOSE: Investigate the effects of AN on grip strength during active AN and following weight restoration in rats. METHODS: The rats were divided up into healthy control (CON) and stimulated AN. The control group maintained the same food portions throughout the timeline of the project. The AN group was restricted food (50-60% restriction) to reflect caloric restriction of AN. Stimulated AN lasted 30 days; afterwards, AN were allowed free access to food to stimulate recovery. Grip strength was assessed after AN and after designated recovery periods (one, two, or three months recovery). Data was analyzed by pre-planned t-test between AN and CON and different timepoints, with significance denoted at p

Recommended Citation

Wood, Katie A.; Rorke, Joshua J.; Rothacker, Emily E.; Thomspon, Sadie R.; Breithaupt, Lauren; Murach, Kevin A.; and Rosa-Caldwell, Megan E. (2025) "THE EFFECTS OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY ON GRIP STRENGTH," International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 11: Iss. 12, Article 31.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol11/iss12/31