Pain-Free Grip Strength Test
Grip strength recorded at pain-free threshold for epicondylalgia tracking.
Elbow/Wrist - ClinicalPurpose
Monitor symptom-limited grip strength.
Execution
- 1Patient squeezes dynamometer until pain threshold
- 2Record the force reading
- 3Repeat 2-3 trials
Key Observations
- Pain-free grip strength value
- Side-to-side differences
Protocol
- 1Use consistent position and dynamometer setting
- 2Average 2-3 trials
- 3Compare to contralateral side
Reference
Clinical orthopedic tests
