User's Manual

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Palmar Pinch:
The Palmar Pinch Grip strength test is performed per the protocol outlined in published research (see
ODES CD for Pinch Strength Protocol) with a Pinch Dynamometer. This Pinch Grip dynamometer
measures strength in the Palmar Pinch position of both the right and left hands.
Click Palmar to perform a Palmar Pinch Grip Test.
The “Pinch Grip – Palmar” 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, 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 dynamometer between the tip of the thumb and the tips of the index
and middle fingers.
The client should be 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 Palmar Pinch Grip Test.