Measuring Pinch Strength

It typically measures key tip and palmar grasp and can comes in different ranged of scales 0 10 30 60 kgs 17.

Measuring pinch strength.

The pinch test is commonly used by occupational therapists or physiotherapists to measure the functional strength of the pinching action comments. A sample of 310 male and 328 female adults ages 20 to 94 from the seven county milwaukee. A dynamometer was used to measure grip strength and a pinch gauge to measure tip key and palmar pinch. Record score for pinch strength after each trial.

It is also useful to record whether the subject is left or right handed as this may help in the interpretation of results. In addition to standard isokinetic dynamometers used to measure key muscle groups such as those of the elbow hip shoulder or knee there are handheld dynamometers that can measure grip strength and even pinch strength. Hold onto distal portion of b l pinch gauge to help the client maintain steadiness. Score is the average of the three trials.

Norms variances and precautions. Make sure to give client a few minutes rest in between trials to ensure accuracy. Mathiowetz virgil kashman nancy volland gloria weber karen dowe mary rogers sandra.