The Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Grip Strength and Neuromuscular Activation During Short-Term Immobilization and Rehabilitation of the Wrist/Hand
Matt S. Stock, Hannah M. Bauerlein, Maya F. Edwards, Kelsey E. Stambaugh, Emily J. Parsowith, Joshua C. Carr, Abbie E. Smith‐Ryan, Randi M. Richardson
This study investigates whether oral contraceptive use affects grip strength and neuromuscular activation in females during wrist/hand immobilization and rehabilitation, finding no significant differences between OC users, non-users, and males.
bioRxiv · Jul 1, 2025 · PreprintPhysiology