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Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development)

Getting a Grip on Hand Grip Dynamometer Normative Data

Getting a Grip on Handgrip Dynamometer Normative Data

Thursday, November 10, 2022

3:16 PM – 3:21 PM

Location: Station 3

Presenter(s)

Eric Trauber, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Director of Clinical Education
Fabrication Enterprises
Pleasantville, New York, United States

Abstract: This course is designed for physical therapy students, early professional clinicians, and advanced practitioners. Speakers will describe the historical evolution of assessing grip strength with dynamometers. Further evaluation of the literature may suggest that we may need to use dynamometers and evaluate other potential influences, including contextual aspects and biopsychosocial components. Normative data collected may contain design errors that may lead to misrepresentation of information. It becomes essential to examine these possible issues to decrease the potential likelihood of making conclusions based on the foundational literature. Further research is warranted to determine if there is a possible correlation between grip strength, biopsychosocial factors, and other potential variables. Clinicians will learn to recognize potential holistic factors that can be analyzed using dynamometers and other evaluation instruments.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to explain and understand the development of dynamometry throughout history.
Upon completion, participants will be able to analyze literature supporting evidence for normative data, including indications for clinical use.
Upon completion, participants will be able to, evaluate potential gaps in the literature and recognize the need to utilize a biopsychosocial approach.
Upon completion, participants will be able to, create a framework to utilize dynamometry to address other factors that may influence patient care.