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Prognosticating Dexterity Using Grip Strength
Grip strength is not merely a measure of physical prowess; it serves as a crucial indicator of an individual's dexterity. Dexterity is defined as the coordination of voluntary movements to achieve functional goals accurately and efficiently while adapting to environmental changes. Thus playing a pivotal role in facilitating various tasks and activities essential for daily living. Understanding this intricate relationship between grip strength and dexterity offers profound insights that can signi
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Mar 25th 2024
Hand Grip Strength Test Using a Hand Dynamometer
Grip strength or hand strength is an anthropometric measurement that measures the maximum isometric strength of the hand and forearm muscles. Understanding a patients hand-grip strength is important for a couple of reasons. In sports, hand grip strength is important in any sport that involves the use of the hands, such as catching, throwing or lifting. Also, as we age our grip strength becomes weaker, which eventually begins to affect the day-to-day tasks we all do. Like the simple tasks of carr
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Oct 13th 2022