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Instruct the client to begin gripping the device in a smooth motion, steadily maintaining that grip until the
prompted “Rest Period,” then direct the client to switch the device to the contra lateral hand.
As with all interfaced test screens, data is automatically analyzed for the standard handgrip
strength test. A Comment section is available at the bottom of the screen. Double-click the text
box to increase its size if additional space is required. Click the box adjacent to “Include
Comment in Report” if these comments are to be included in the final printed report. A summary
of test results and comparison to normal values is provided in the report.
Modified Maximum Voluntary Effort:
The Handgrip Modified Maximum Voluntary Effort test page has two grids for real-time graphs of the left
and right hand strength curves. Each grid contains three reference lines that represent the normal values
as well as upper and lower limits for the client, based on his/her age and gender. These criteria are
obtained through the information the evaluator provides on the Client Information page of ODES. The
correct gender and date of birth of the client must be entered when performing these tests to ensure
accurate and complete data analysis. Hand dominance is also entered on the Client Information page.
This is also used in data analysis: right-dominant individuals are considered to be 10% stronger on the
right.
The MMVE test pages look much like the Handgrip Standard test page(s) with the following exceptions:
The main page has a row of buttons from 1 to 5 to indicate the spacing position on the handgrip
dynamometer.
The page displayed at the conclusion of testing at each handgrip position has a Summary button.
It is important that the client does not grip the dynamometer firmly prior to beginning
the test to ensure proper calculation of the starting threshold. The voice prompt will
announce “Start Test Now” to indicate when firm
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