The importance of hand Grip Test

For a sheriff or police officer, candidates undergo a grip strength test of the hand with a hand dynamometer and must exceed a minimum score in both the dominant and non-dominant hand.

The importance of hand Grip Test

Recent studies have shown that the clamping force is a good predictor for identifying populations at higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

In professional sports, the grip strength of the hand is a predictor of many forms of muscular strength - both / strength of the lower upper body muscle endurance.

The strength of the hand how to measure accurately is important in all these examples. An important element in achieving precise results to measure the hand grip strength has a strict compliance testing protocols. The other element that is essential to measure grip strength of the hand is to choose the best hand dynamometer.

When looking for a hand dynamometer for our physiotherapy clinic we had a number of parameters in mind. We wanted a hand roller which was:

Easy to use and read results

Does the application software options to save the results and create equations

WiFi capability had to use in the clinical field

When searching, we found that the MicroFET 2 met all our criteria and we use a diverse set of physiotherapy populations.

Some of therapy populations can be used MicroFET 2 are:

In stroke patients: Studies have shown that the strength of the hand is a good indicator of arm function. With the help of a dynamometer at hand, we are able to get the baseline and progress.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is a illness combined with functional defects of the hands and a resultant decrease in muscle strength. Just as in patients with stroke, it is important to establish a baseline of force and to monitor the progress of treatment.

Heart disease: a study, the effects of isometric exercise on heart function, published in the American Heart Association Journal, it was found that the measurement of the strength of the hand, while the patient an isometric exercise (handgrip persistent) effects requires evaluation of left ventricular reserve.

Carpal Tunnel: The grip strength can be significantly reduced by the syndrome and carpal tunnel tests can help confirm the diagnosis. After a patient underwent carpal tunnel surgery, it is important to assess grip strength of the hand, to evaluate and to accurately track progress in physiotherapy.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: When patients have symptoms associated with thoracic outlet syndrome, it is important to test using a hand grip strength test to assess the hands of evidence of atrophy and muscle weakness.

The assessment of grip strength of the hand, it is important to have a reliable tool that will not only test, but the results of the track allows for. MicroFET 2 is one of those tools which are valuable with regard to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring the progress in physical therapy. For patients too, knowing that they have made progress is vital for their continued commitment and adherence. The accurate test results and progress MicroFET 2 data keep patients and doctors on the same page.