Dynamometer used to measure grip strength - Use setting # 2
Testing Procedure: - Sitting with shoulder adducted & elbow flexed to 90 degrees - Dynamometer placed in hand - Tell pt. grip strength will be measured - Tell pt. will not feel hand move but should continue to squeeze. - Therapist encourages to squeeze as hard as possible - 3 trials with 2-3 minutes between - Score is average of 3 trials