Purpose: Examine the relationship between hand strength and hand function as measured by common
clinical assessments.
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Short Description: This study examined the relationship between hand strength and hand function. Grip, lateral, and three-point pinch strength were evaluated for all participants. Hand function was assessed using the Disability of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire (DASH) and the Jebsen Hand Function Test. A statistically significant correlation was found between right grip strength and hand function, measured by the DASH.
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© 2006 Hanley & Belfus. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
