Published Papers and Normal Data

Pinch Gauge Normal Data in pounds for Adults (lb.) and Children (lb.) (6 to 19 years).

Pinch Gauge Normal Data in kilograms for Adults (kg.) and Children (kg.) (6 to 19 years).

The Strength of the Hand - Alfred B. Swanson, M.D., Ivan B. Matev, M.D., G. De Groot, M.D.

Reliability and validity of grip and pinch strength evaluations - Virgil Mathiowetz, M.S., Karen Weber, B.S., Gloria Volland, B.S., Nancy Kashman, B.S., Milwakee WS

Grip and Pinch Strength: Normative data for adults - Virgil Mathiowetz, M.S., Karen Weber, B.S., Gloria Volland, B.S., Nancy Kashman, B.S., Mary Dowe, OTS, Sandra Rogers, OTS, Milwakee WS

Mulcahey MJ, Betz RR, Smith BT, Weiss AA, Davis SE. Implanted functional electrical stimulation hand system in adolescents with spinal injuries an evaluation. Arch Phys Med Rehab 1997; 78(6): 597 - 607. - refers to modified pinch meter

Kilgore KL, Peckham PH, Keith MW, Thrope GB, Wuolle KS, Bryden AM, Hart R. An implanted upper-extremity neuroprosthesis: follow-up of five patients. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 1997; 79 A: 533 - 541. - refers to B & L Engineering

Wuolle KS, Van Doren CL, Bryden AM, Peckham P, H, Keith MW, al e. Satisfaction with and usage of a hand neuroprosthesis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 1999; 80: 206 - 213. - refers to measurements of pinch strength using method of Mulcahey

Smith BT, Mulcahey MJ, Betz RR. Quantitative comparison of grasp and release abilities with and without functional neuromuscular stimulation in adolescents with tetraplegia. Paraplegia 1996; 34(1): 16 - 23. - refers to measurement of pinch strength

House JH, Comadoll J, Dahl A. One - stage key pinch and release with thumb carpal metacarpal fusion in tetraplegia. Journal of Hand Surgery - (American Volume) 1992; 17(3): 530 - 8. - refers to the B & L Pinch Gauge

Failla JM, Peimer CA, Sherwin FS. Brachioradialis transfer for digital palsy. Journal of Hand Surgery 1990; 15B: 312 - 316. - refers to B & L Engineering

Rice MS, Leonard C, Carter M. Grip strengths and required forces in accessing everyday containers in a normal population. American Journal of Occupational Therapy 1998; 52: 621-6. - refers to B & L Engineering

Mathiowetz V. Effects of three trials on grip and pinch strength measurement. Hand Therapy 1990; Oct - Nov: 195 - 198. - refers to B & L Engineering.