Comparison of methods of measurement of the finger flexor muscles’ strength through dynamometry and modified manual sphygmomanometer

Comparison of methods of measurement of the finger flexor muscles’ strength through dynamometry and modified manual sphygmomanometer

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the reproducibility of the modified sphygmomanometer compared to hand dynamometer to measure muscle strength of the flexor muscles of fingers. Methods: We assessed 40 healthy volunteers of both genders, aged between 20 and 55 years, who underwent the muscle strength...

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Main Authors: Paulo Roberto Garcia Lucareli, Mário de Oliveira Lima, Fernanda Pupio Silva Lima, Rafaela Okano Gimenes, Juliane Gomes de Almeida Lucareli, Silvio Antonio Garbelotti Junior, Thiago Yukio Fukuda, José Eduardo Pompeu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein 2010-06-01
Series:Einstein (São Paulo)
Subjects:
Sphygmomanometers
Physical exertion
Muscle strength dynamometer
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