Maximal Handgrip Strength Alone Could Be an Incomplete Measure of Muscle Function

February 14, 2021
JAMDA

Hydraulic and spring-type handgrip dynamometers are frequently used for measuring handgrip strength.1 Maximal handgrip strength is considered a convenient and reliable measure of muscle function that is often used in clinical and research settings.2 Handgrip dynamometers are relatively inexpensive and handgrip strength assessments are mostly used for older populations because of procedural ease.1 Low handgrip strength also signifies the onset of physical performance deficits (eg, slow gait speed) that are associated with age-related morbidities and mobility impairments.