SH5005-1 Mechanical Pinch Gauge
The Mechanical Pinch Gauge is used for hand-strength testing by measuring
tip, key and palmar pinch force. This model is newly developed by SAEHAN.
It is made of durable painted stainless steel. The mechanical properties of the
gauge will not degrade over time and the absence of hydraulic fluid
eliminates leakage problems.
The Pinch Gauge can be used as a diagnostic tool, or for monitoring the
progress of rehabilitation.
Pinch Gauge force is measured in pounds and kilograms (0-45 lbf and 0-20
kgf) on a dual scale. It is recommended that the Pinch Gauge be held by the
therapist, not the patient.
The therapist must rotate the knob on the dial face counter clockwise to
position the red tipped pointer to zero, prior to each measurement.
The patient should apply pinch force to the handles located behind the dial,
with the finger and thumb pads in the handle grooves. The black pointer
pushes the red-tipped pointer so that it will remain at the maximum reading.
The position of the upper extremities can significantly affect pinch-strength
measurement. The American Society of Hand Therapists recommends the
following testing position.
1. Patient should be seated.
2. Shoulders should be adducted and neutrally rotated.
3. Elbow should be flexed at 90 degrees.
4. Forearm and wrist should be in a neutral position.
SH5005-1 Mechanical Pinch Gauge
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