Effect of Verbal Directions on Grip Strength Evaluated Using the Handheld Dynamometer

Background: Grip strength measurement using the handheld dynamometer is a key aspect of the evaluation of an upper extremity injury. The handheld dynamometer manufacturer has established research-based guidelines outlining body positioning during grip strength measurement. However, verbal direction...

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Main Authors: Laura Walsh, Marie-Christine Potvin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Western Michigan University 2019-10-01
Series:Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
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Online Access:https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1584&context=ojot