Pinch Strength Calculator

Description
Subtests:

1. Tip Pinch
2. Lateral (Key) Pinch
3. Palmar (3-Point) Pinch

Outcome Measures:

1. Averages
2. Population Average and Standard Deviation

Special Features:

1. All normative data values provided can be viewed and permanently modified/edited directly in the calculator.
2. Ability to load raw data into calculator directly from spreadsheet.
3. Produce graph (directly on the form) with averages against population norms for all three subtests.
4. 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 Operating System (32 and 64-bit)
Other: Excel 1997 to 2010

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.