Abstract:There are many items to measure physical functions, and assessment using a hand, such as handgrip strength, draws a great deal of interest. Pinch strength, as well as handgrip strength, can be measured in a short period of time, which makes it a common measurement method used in a clinical setting. However, there are no reports that have evaluated its endurance. Sixteen subjects (78.5±3.2 years old) living in Hiroshima city were measured their dominant hand pinch strength with maximum force for 20 seconds. The… Show more
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