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Grip Strength--Hand Held Dynomometry
Impaired grip strength is an indicator of increased postoperative complications, increased length of hospitalization, higher rehospitalization rate, decreased physical status, loss of independence, increased risk of functional limitations and disability, and all-cause mortality, comparable to quad strength, etc.
ALSO FOUND IN MEDIGRAPH-->MUSCULAR PERFORM-->HHD
Moburg PickUp Test
Subject picks up 12 chips and places in bin as fast as possible. Conditions include dominant and non-dominant hand and with eyes open and closed. Tests ability to perceive constant touch (to locate) – Precision grip (to pick up) – Cutaneous feedback (to grip).
ALSO FOUND IN MEDIGRAPH-->COORDINATION/DEXTERITY
HAND FUNCTION MEASURES
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