Testing grip strength is a popular assessment used by occupational therapists in a range of
clinical settings. It is fast, easy to perform, reliable and produces a result which is simple to …

The effects that normal aging have on adult hand function and functional performance are
not well understood. An empirical study was conducted examining relationships between …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the testretest reliability of isometric grip strength
testing using the Jamar dynamometer. Thirty-three subjects, 16 men (mean age= 37.4 years) …

Objective. Several studies have indicated that changing body positions results in altered grip
strengths. Although one might expect that grip strength would be influenced by the position …

The average of three consecutive measurements is the most frequently used method for grip
strength assessment. The purpose of this study was to compare the consistency of the …

Two important goals of ergonomics are the comfort, and the health and safety of workers. In
many ways these are mutually compatible, for where health and safety is jeopardized, the …

This study examined the effect of the duration of intertrial rest periods on isometric grip
strength scores in successive trials with the use of the power grip attachment of the …

Normative data are of importance in ergonomics and clinical settings. Applying normative
data internationally is questionable. To this end, this study aimed to establish gender-and …

This study objectively investigated the functional results of 28 index finger pollicizations for
correction of congenital deficiency of the thumb. The results indicate that the average total …

The purposes of this study were to examine the interrater reliabilities of grip, lateral pinch,
and tripod pinch measurements in patients with cumulative trauma disorders. Thirtyeight …