User's Manual

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The Hand Grip
Force Measurement
The main force measurement device can accurately document values from 0—200 lbs. The device itself
is accurate to within 0.5% over a full scale, and when combined with the software and other components
is accurate to within 0.6% over the full scale (i.e. within 1.2 pounds at all times).
Cables
BTE uses high grade cabling to ensure durability of its connections.
Protocols
The Hand Grip tests can be used to determine a client’s handgrip strength relative to a population of the
client’s age and sex, using a normative database. There are several protocols that are used -- these are
listed below.
Standard Hand Grip
Maximum Voluntary Effort
Modified Maximum Voluntary Effort
Rapid Exchange
Design
This tool is made of aluminium and documents values via a pressure transducer.
Accessories
The Hand Grip comes with the following pieces for calibration: