Grip and Pinch Strength Norms for Michigan Workers

Phillips, Joel M; Lindstrom-Hazel, Debra; Swantek, Samantha Harrow; Catalano, Erin Courtnay

doi:10.15453/2168-6408.1038

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“…A JAMAR hand dynamometer (Sammons Preston Inc, Bolingbrook, IL, USA) was used to measure Kilogram grip strength in both hands. This method had high test-retest and both inter and intra-rater reliability [38][39][40] . According to handgrip measuring recommendations provided by the American Society of Hand Therapists, participants were seated with their shoulders adducted and neutrally rotated; for the measured hand, the elbow was flexed at 90° while the forearm and wrist were in neutral positions.…”

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“…Three trials were performed with 30-second rest-periods in between. An average score was recorded for each participant based on all three trials [38][39][40] . Tip, key, and palmer pinches were evaluated using a B&L pinch gauge (B&L Engineering, Tustin, CA, USA).…”

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“…Reports have indicated that pinch-gauge method has high test-retest and both inter and intra-rater reliability in measuring pinch-strength 23) . Such evaluations were conducted in the same trunk and arm positions as during the grip-strength measurement; the pinch gauge was held in a lateral position (forearm in neutral) for the key pinch, while the forearm was pronated with the pinch gauge held in an upright position for the tip and palmer pinch 40) .…”

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Evaluating hand performance and strength in children with high rates of smartphone usage: an observational study

2020

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This study investigated the interaction effects between the levels of smartphone use and hand dominance on handgrip, pinch strengths, and functional hand performance in children. [Participants and Methods] A total of 60 children aged between 9 and 15 were assigned into two groups: Group A (high-frequency smartphone users) and Group B (low-frequency smartphone users). Use levels were determined according to the smartphone addiction scale-short version. A hand dynamometer and pinch gauge were used to measure handgrip and pinch strength respectively. Functions of the upper extremity and hand were scored using the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire. [Results] Group A participants had reduced measurements in hand grip and pinch strength, especially in the dominant hand. However, Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand scores indicated that hand function was decreased in the dominant hand whether the child was a high-or low-frequency smartphone user. [Conclusion] Results indicated that high levels of smartphone use diminished hand and pinch-grip strengths as well as and hand function. That is, hand and pinch-grip strengths were reduced in the dominant hands of high-frequency smartphone users. However, hand functions were affected in the dominant hands among both high and low-level smartphone users.

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“…This data collection was one part of a larger study that also included data collection for grip and pinch strength norms (Phillips et al, 2013). Prior to beginning the studies, the researchers received HSIRB approval for both parts of this study.…”

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“…However, the types of work that people do and current job requirements have changed in many ways since the 1980s (Phillips, Lindstrom-Hazel, Harrow Swantek, & Courtnay Catalano, 2013). Researchers have recommended that norms for instruments like the PPT be updated every 15-20 years (Strauss et al, 2006).…”

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Examining the Purdue Pegboard Test for Occupational Therapy Practice

Lindstrom-Hazel¹,

Veenstra²

2015

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Background: Occupational therapy ethics require that therapists use current assessment tools that provide useful comparison data. When an assessment only has normative data that is more than 40 years old, it cannot be considered current. The purpose of this study was to examine the past and current use of the Purdue Pegboard Test by occupational therapists and other professionals and to determine if it is beneficial to conduct a large normative study on the Purdue Pegboard Assembly Task (PPAT) in order to bring the test up to date.

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Normative data for the Baseline® 5 position hydraulic pinch meter and the relationship between lateral pinch strength and pinch span

Hock

Lindstrom

2021

Journal of Hand Therapy

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Grip and Pinch Strength Norms for Michigan Workers

Cited by 5 publications

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Evaluating hand performance and strength in children with high rates of smartphone usage: an observational study

Evaluating hand performance and strength in children with high rates of smartphone usage: an observational study

Examining the Purdue Pegboard Test for Occupational Therapy Practice

Normative data for the Baseline® 5 position hydraulic pinch meter and the relationship between lateral pinch strength and pinch span

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