[Analysis of strength values of the wrist muscles and its clinical relevance]

A lot of injuries in profession and sports concern the hand. Therefore first principles should be elaborated which make it possible to assess such an injury and to define the therapy progress. Concerning this 50 probationers underwent an isokinetic test of the wrist extensors and of the wrist flexors. A close correlation could be determined between torque and work. The highest torque were achieved with the lowest velocity. Dependences could be found out concerning, age and dominant hand, so that these factors have to be considered with an assessment of an injury.