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    Hand Dynamometer: I. Objectives

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    The hand dynamometer is used to measure hand grip strength as an indicator of overall body strength. It allows comparison between right and left hand strength. Studies show lower grip strength correlates with higher mortality risk as strength decreases with age. To perform the test, the dynamometer is adjusted for hand size and the subject squeezes it with their dominant and then non-dominant hand through 3 trials of each. The highest values are recorded and averaged, then compared to norms by age and gender.

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    The hand dynamometer is used to measure hand grip strength as an indicator of overall body strength. It allows comparison between right and left hand strength. Studies show lower grip strength correlates with higher mortality risk as strength decreases with age. To perform the test, the dynamometer is adjusted for hand size and the subject squeezes it with their dominant and then non-dominant hand through 3 trials of each. The highest values are recorded and averaged, then compared to norms by age and gender.

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    The hand dynamometer is used to measure hand grip strength as an indicator of overall body strength. It allows comparison between right and left hand strength. Studies show lower grip strength correlates with higher mortality risk as strength decreases with age. To perform the test, the dynamometer is adjusted for hand size and the subject squeezes it with their dominant and then non-dominant hand through 3 trials of each. The highest values are recorded and averaged, then compared to norms by age and gender.

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    Hand Dynamometer

    I. Objectives:

    To measure the maximum isometric strength of the hand and forearm muscles.
    To measure right hand vs. left hand strength for comparative purposes
    To know the significance of the handgrip as a worker.



    II. Theory and Analysis
    Most people's hand-grip strength gradually diminishes as they age.
    Maintaining decent hand-grip strength levels can enable elderly people to more
    readily complete daily living tasks and may help them stay alive longer. A 2007
    study published in &quote; The American Journal of Medicine" concluded
    that lower hand-grip strength readings are a reliable predictor of an increased
    mortality rate. Testing your hand-grip strength can help to monitor this decline
    and can give an indication of risk.
    The Hand Dynamometer is used to secure an index of general body
    strength, also to measure right hand vs. left hand strength for comparative
    purposes. When combined with other forms of strength measurement it allows a
    much more precise measurement of body strength.


    III. Material Needed:



    Hand Dynamometer









    IV. Procedures:

    1. Before this test is administered, the
    handle of the dynamometer must be
    adjusted for the size of each individual
    subject. The handle should fit
    comfortably in the hand with enough
    allowance for a good grip. Record the
    setting found on the inside gouge if
    follow-up testing is to occur. (Fig 1)
    FIGURE 1..


    2. Place the subject s arm at their side keeping it
    away from the body with the elbow bent
    slightly (approximately 20 degrees). Illustrate
    the use of the instrument to the subject prior to
    testing.(Fig 2.)



    FIGURE 2.
    3. The test is to be administered with dominant hand first and then with the non-
    dominant hand. The examiner should be confident that the subjects maximum grip
    strength is being measured. Emphasis on squeeze as hard as you possible can and
    other form of encouragement may be necessary for maximum effect. Allow three
    trials with each hand, right and left hand alternately, but introduce a brief pause of
    about 10 to 20 seconds between each trial to avoid excessive fatigue.

    4. Record the amount of strength registered at each trial. If the difference between the
    scores of each within 3 kilograms, (considering the scores of each hand separately)
    the teast is complete. If a difference of more than 3 kilograms is noted, the test is
    repeated after a sufficient rest period. Calculate the averages for each hand separately.
    It is important that the dials be returned to the 0 position after every trial. Readings
    are taken to the nearest whole kilogram.

    Average:



    Standard Deviation:



    5. Compare your findings with the norms included on Table 1. The dynamometer test
    scores for males and females have been included on Table 2. All results are in
    kilograms.


    TABLE 1.















    Note: The Mean and Standard Deviation for dominant and non-dominant hand are provided by
    age and gender measured in kilograms.
    TABLE 2.
    Normative Data for the Sample Stratified by Age and Sex.
    Preferred Hand Non-preferred Hand
    AGE N M SD Range M SD Range
    Males
    15-17 17 38 * 8.4
    18-23 43 49.7 9.7
    24-32 31 51.8 8.1
    33-40 12 52.9 8.3
    41-64 4 44.5 10.9
    Females
    15-17 15 28.1 28.1
    18-23 29 28.8 28.8
    24-32 24 34.4 34.4
    33-40 6 27.7 27.7
    41-64 6 28 28.0

    *Kilogram average of 2 trials
    V. Analysis



























    Data.


    Student Dynamometer
    Size
    Preferred / Dominant Hand Non-preferred / Non-dominant
    Hand
    Trial
    1
    Trial
    2
    Trial
    3
    M SD Trial
    1
    Trial
    2
    Trial
    3
    M SD
    Male



    Female

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