Grip Strength Flashcards
1
Q
What is a hand grip a measure of?
A
Isometric strength
2
Q
What is the hand grip an indicator of?
A
Total body strength
3
Q
What has the hand grip been predictive of?
A
Functional limitations and disability later in life
4
Q
How do you calculate the Health benefit Rating from the hand grip?
A
You take the highest score from each hand and add it together.
5
Q
What is considered Poor the age group of 20-39
A
M = < 83 F = <51-51 kg
6
Q
What is considered Poor the age group of 60-69?
A
M = < 72 F = <40
7
Q
What is considered Poor the age group of 50-59?
A
M = < 44
8
Q
When do they squeeze the dynanometer?
A
On exhalation
