Measuring Pinch Strength
It is also useful to record whether the subject is left or right handed as this may help in the interpretation of results.
Measuring pinch strength. Score is the average of the three trials. Pinch gauges also in hydraulic are the most commonly used tools to measure pinch strength. Measuring grip and pinch strength. Record score for pinch strength after each trial.
Have client perform one of the pinch grips above with three successive trials for each hand. A sample of 310 male and 328 female adults ages 20 to 94 from the seven county milwaukee. Mathiowetz virgil kashman nancy volland gloria weber karen dowe mary rogers sandra. Make sure to give client a few minutes rest in between trials to ensure accuracy.
It typically measures key tip and palmar grasp and can comes in different ranged of scales 0 10 30 60 kgs 17. A dynamometer was used to measure grip strength and a pinch gauge to measure tip key and palmar pinch. Hold onto distal portion of b l pinch gauge to help the client maintain steadiness.