Measurement of hand grip strength: A cross-sectional study of two dynamometry devices

Background: Grip strength has been identified as an important indicator of health status and predictor of clinical outcomes. The gold standard for measuring grip strength is the JAMAR® Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer. Less expensive dynamometers are available but have not been validated within a hospital...

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Main Authors: Alison Lupton-Smith, Kyla Fourie, Anele Mazinyo, Molebogeng Mokone, Siwelile Nxaba, Brenda Morrow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2022-09-01
Series:South African Journal of Physiotherapy
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Online Access:https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1768