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Grip and pinch strength: normative data for adults.

V Mathiowetz, N Kashman, G Volland

    Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    |February 1, 1985
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    This study established clinical norms for hand strength in adults aged 20-94. Grip strength peaked in younger adults, while pinch strength remained stable until age 60 before declining.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Biometrics

    Background:

    • Establishing normative data for hand strength is crucial for clinical assessment and rehabilitation.
    • Previous studies may lack comprehensive data across a wide adult age range.
    • Standardized measurement techniques are essential for reliable hand strength evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine clinical norms for hand strength in adults aged 20 to 75+ years.
    • To provide age- and sex-stratified data for grip, tip, key, and palmar pinch strength.
    • To compare hand strength measurements between sexes and dominant/non-dominant hands.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a dynamometer for grip strength and a pinch gauge for tip, key, and palmar pinch measurements.
    • Recruited 310 males and 328 females aged 20 to 94 from the Milwaukee area.

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  • Collected data using standardized positioning and instructions, stratifying results by 12 age groups for each sex.

    • Main Results:

    • Highest grip strength observed in the 25-39 age groups.
    • Tip, key, and palmar pinch strength remained stable from 20-59 years, with a gradual decline from 60-79 years.
    • High correlation between grip strength and age; low to moderate correlation for pinch strength and age.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides valuable normative hand strength data for clinical use.
    • Age significantly impacts grip strength more than pinch strength in adults.
    • Findings aid in comparing patient hand strength to age- and sex-matched norms.