Test-retest reliability of grip strength measurement in full elbow extension to evaluate maximum grip strength

Christos Savva, C. Karagiannis, Alison Rushton

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the test-retest reliability of measurement of grip strength in full elbow extension. The grip strengths of 19 healthy participants were measured using the Jamar dynamometer by the same rater on two occasions with an interval of 7 days between measures. Test-retest reliability of grip strength measurement was excellent in full elbow extension and associated with low values of standard error of measurement and small variations in the differences between the two measurements in both testing sessions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)183-186
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
Volume38
Issue number2
Early online date19 Jun 2012
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2013

Keywords

  • grip strength measurement
  • hand strength
  • Jamar dynamometer
  • Test-retest reliability

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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