Table of everyday grip strength requirements?
Mon, 07/27/2009 - 9:20am
Hello,
We had a former student email and ask us if there was such a thing as "a table of everyday grip strength requirements". Roy has said that he is not aware of such a table, but was wondering if anyone else has heard of it.
If anyone has any insight to this question please let us know.
Thank you,
Jenn
Mon, 07/27/2009 - 11:31am
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Revised request from
Revised request from student:
"Thanks for your response. I was not necessarily looking for a table, but
instead any references/studies which considered grip strengths required for
usual ADL. I would be very interested if anyone can provide info on this."
Thanks
Jenn
According to Hand Therapy journals a grip strenght of 20 psi and pinch of 7 lbs in all positions is required for ADLS - that is in at least one hand.