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The “Pinch Grip – Key” screen has two grids for real-time graphs of the left and right hand strength
curves. Each grid contains three reference lines that represent the normal values as well as upper and
lower limits for the client, based on their age and gender, and hand dominance. This information is
obtained through the information the evaluator provides in the Client Information screen of ODES. The
correct gender, date of birth and hand dominance of the client must
be entered when performing these
tests to ensure accurate and complete data analysis.
Instruct the client to hold the Pinch Grip dynamometer between the thumb and the lateral aspect of the
index finger, middle phalanx similar to how they would hold a key.
3. The client is in a seated position as follows:
Both feet flat on the floor
Upper arm next to body
Elbow flexed at 90 degrees
Hand & forearm in slight shoulder internal rotation (toward the centre front of the torso)
Forearm should not be resting on any surface while pinching
Click Start Test to start the Pinch Grip Test.