Hand-held dynamometry reliability in persons with neuropathic weakness

Kilmer, David D.; McCrory, Megan A.; Wright, Nancy C.; Rosko, Rob A.; Kim, Hie-Ran; Aitkens, Susan G.

doi:10.1016/s0003-9993(97)90311-7

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“…A strength index for each of the three repetitions per muscle group and thereafter the best score [16] for each muscle group was used to calculate a maximal strength index [36]. The method combines the contribution from all muscle groups into a single index.…”

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Use of hand-held dynamometry in the evaluation of lower limb muscle strength in people with Huntington’s disease

et al. 2008

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Use of hand-held dynamometry in the evaluation of lower limb muscle strength in people with Huntington’s disease

et al. 2008

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“…[3][4][5][6][7][8] Alternatively, pinch and grip strength dynamometers are used to measure hand strength. 9,10 However, these instruments evaluate intrinsic and extrinsic hand muscles in combined action. 11 As a result, they may underestimate intrinsic muscle weakness in CMT disease as the extrinsic hand muscles are less severely affected.…”

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Dynamometry of intrinsic hand muscles in patients with Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease

Selles¹,

Ginneken²,

Schreuders³

et al. 2006

Neurology

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Abstract-Background: Several problems are associated with manual muscle testing and dynamometry in the hands of patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of the Rotterdam Intrinsic Hand Myometer (RIHM) to directly measure intrinsic hand muscle strength in CMT disease. Methods: We measured hand muscle strength and hand function in 41 patients with CMT disease. Results: RIHM measurement of intrinsic strength had excellent reliability. We found overlapping RIHM strength values in Medical Research Council grades 3 to 5. High grip and pinch strength could be found in patients with severe intrinsic muscle weakness. RIHM measurements were more strongly correlated with fine motor skills of the hand than grip and pinch strength. Conclusions: The Rotterdam Intrinsic Hand Myometer is a reliable instrument to measure intrinsic hand muscles strength in patients with CharcotMarie-Tooth disease, providing more detailed information than manual muscle testing and a more direct assessment of intrinsic muscle loss than grip and pinch dynamometers.

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“…Although numerous variables exist that could compromise the readings, from use of a handheld force transducer for assessment of trunk strength, it did appear that the amount of rotation force generated by the patient improved. Handheld dynamometers have been shown to be a reliable method of assessing strength [47][48][49] , although the use as described in this case report has not been widely reported.…”

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Needle EMG Response of Lumbar Multifidus to Manipulation in the Presence of Clinical Instability

Tunnell¹

2009

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy

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Hand-held dynamometry reliability in persons with neuropathic weakness

Cited by 60 publications

References 15 publications

Use of hand-held dynamometry in the evaluation of lower limb muscle strength in people with Huntington’s disease

Use of hand-held dynamometry in the evaluation of lower limb muscle strength in people with Huntington’s disease

Dynamometry of intrinsic hand muscles in patients with Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease

Needle EMG Response of Lumbar Multifidus to Manipulation in the Presence of Clinical Instability

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