Lafayette Hydraulic Pinch Gauge

Features of Hydraulic Pinch Gauge

• The various pinch styles include
  - Tip Pinch: Test involving the tip of the thumb and the tip of each or any of the fingers making certain that the other fingers are not involved
  - Key Pinch: Test involving the pad of the thumb and the PIP joint of the index finger
  - Palmar Pinch: Test involving the pad of the thumb and the pads of the index and middle fingers
• Provides accurate pinch force measurement
• Weight of the gauge is supported by the therapist, enabling more accurate measurements
• Measures pinch force up to 45lbs
• Includes instructions and carrying case
   

Applications

• The patient should be seated with the test arm at the side of the elbow flexed at 90 degrees with the forearm and wrist in the neutral position
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