Standardized pinch and grip measurements with precise electronic tools for evaluation and progress reporting. Unique pinch & grip exercises giving purposeful activity, isometric strengthening, motor learning and control.

Grip & Pinch Strength Evaluation

Biometrics’ computerised tools for strength evaluation and exercise measure in 0.1 increments (Kg or lbs) and include tests that cannot be done with manual devices.  In addition to speeding up data collection, they are extremely sensitive providing accurate measurement on very weak or debilitated patients.

The precision Biometrics’ Dynamometer linked to the E-LINK software easily and accurately measures grip strength:

• Standard Peak Force Grip Test with automatic calculation of average and coefficient of variation
• Sustained Grip Test measures force over time in 5, 10, 15, and 30 sec intervals and calculates peak force, time to peak, average, and fatigue rate. Graphically compare the current test with a prior session
• Rapid Exchange Grip Test, for detection of sub-maximal effort, is easily performed and the results documented in both graph and table form
• Progress reporting over multiple sessions, in both graph and table form, with calculation of percentage change from session to session, and comparison with standard Jamar normal values (adult and pediatric normal values included)

The unique low profile design of the Biometrics’ Pinchmeter allows measurement and exercise at closer to end range than any other device - manual or electronic. The software accurately and easily measures pinch strength:

• Key (Lateral), Three Jaw (Tri-pod), Tip to Tip – three trials per position, calculates average and co-efficient of variation
• Thumb to Digit Opposition
• Sustained Pinch Test measures force over time in 5, 10, 15, and 30 sec intervals and calculates peak force, time to peak, average, and fatigue rate. Graphically compare the current test with a prior session
• Progress reporting over multiple sessions, in both graph and table form, with calculation of percentage change from session to session