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.
Norms variances and precautions.
Measuring grip and pinch strength.
Hold onto distal portion of b l pinch gauge to help the client maintain steadiness.
Record score for pinch strength after each trial.
Pinch gauges also in hydraulic are the most commonly used tools to measure pinch strength.
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.
Make sure to give client a few minutes rest in between trials to ensure accuracy.
A dynamometer was used to measure grip strength and a pinch gauge to measure tip key and palmar pinch.
Score is the average of the three trials.
The pinch test is commonly used by occupational therapists or physiotherapists to measure the functional strength of the pinching action comments.