Pinch Strength Calculator
$29.50
Subtests:
- Tip Pinch
- Lateral (Key) Pinch
- Palmar (3-Point) Pinch
Outcome Measures:
- Averages
- Population Average and Standard Deviation
Special Features:
- All normative data values provided can be viewed and permanently modified/edited directly in the calculator.
- Ability to load raw data into calculator directly from spreadsheet.
- Produce graph (directly on the form) with averages against population norms for all three subtests.
- Produces a summary report in Excel with all raw data and outcome measures, up to 4 (re)tests in one form, and graphs comparing re-test results.
Updates
March 23, 2010: Calculator updated to include norms for 6 – to 19-year-olds.
Test Equipment Required
Pinch Gauge
System Requirements:
Operation system: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7 (32 and 64-bit)
Other: Excel 1997 to 2007
Screenshots
Calculator User Interface
Normative Data (sample)
Excel Report
References
Mathiowetz, V., Weber, K., Volland, G., & Kashman, N. (1984). Reliability and validity of grip and pinch strength evaluation. Journal of Hand Surgery, 9A, 222-226.
Mathiowetz, V., Wiemer, D., & Federman, S. (1986). Grip and Pinch Strength: Norms for 6- to 19-Year-Olds. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 40, 705-711.
Mathiowetz, V., Weber, K., Volland, G., Dowe, M., & Rogers, S. (1985) Grip and pinch strength: Normative data for adults. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 66, 69-74.