Dynamometry
Testing Procedure
Score = average of the 3 trials
- Sitting with shoulder adducted & elbow flexed to 90 degrees
- Dynamometer placed in dominant hand
- Tell pt. grip strength will be measured – will not feel hand move but should continue to squeeze.
- Therapist encourages to squeeze as hard as possible for three seconds
- Make sure to set dynamometry back to zero after each trial
- Rest for 2-3 minutes between trials
- Test non-dominant side and repeat
Score = average of the 3 trials