title: Method for measurement of maximal isometric muscle strength with special reference to the fingers.
abstract: A method for measurement of the maximal isometric muscle strength in the fingers is presented. Details of the apparatus designed for avoidance of hysteresis in mechanical components on measurement of low strengths are given. The measurement of low strengths is described. The measurement procedure is simple both for examiner and for the subject. Values for finger muscle strength in normal persons are presented.
mesh_terms: D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005385:Fingers / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007537:Isometric Contraction; D008722:Methods; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D009132:Muscles / Q000502:physiology*; D005082:Physical Exertion