Manual Muscle Testing | Jamar Hand Dynamometer Sets | 3-Piece | 8-Piece Strength Testing Set | Perfect for Sports Training and Rehabilitation
About the Jamar Hand Evaluation Set for Manual Muscle Testing:
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COMPREHENSIVE manual muscle testing tools. Available in:
3-piece hand evaluation set and…
8-piece hand evaluation set (see below for kit details)
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SCIENCE-BACKED for providing accurate grip and pinch strength measurements
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DURABLE CONSTRUCTION perfect for busy clinics, offices
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EASY TO USE for efficient strength testing and FCE (functional capacity evaluation) testing
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PORTABLE DURABLE CARRYING CASE to carry all strength testing instruments
Jamar’s hand dynamometer kits are perfect for:
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Rehabilitation
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Prospective employee screenings
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Employee evaluations
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Sports training
Jamar Hand Dynamometer Sets - Hydraulic or Digital
You can choose from two different 3-piece hand dynamometer sets from Jamar. Each set comes standard with a pinch gauge and finger goniometer, but your practice can choose from a digital or hydraulic dynamometer, depending on your practice’s needs.
The Difference Between Hydraulic & Digital Handheld Dynamometers
Both hydraulic and digital dynamometers are used for manual muscle testing. While hydraulic and digital dynamometers are effective MMT devices, they do offer different benefits. The Jamar Hydraulic HHD is the analog “classic” version which Jamar became known for and is great to use anywhere at any time because no batteries are required. The digital version, Jamar Plus Digital Dynamometer uses new technology and while is not considered a replacement for hydraulic, it’s considered a great alternative for clinics who want easy to calculate and read results.
Digital 3-Piece Hand Evaluation Kit by Jamar-Plus+ Digital or Hydraulic 200 lb HHD and 50 lb HPG
The 3-piece Jamar hand evaluation set includes:
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Plus+ digital or hydraulic 200-lb hand dynamometer
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50-lb pinch gauge
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6-inch finger goniometer
Features of the Jamar 3 Piece Hand Evaluation Set
Choose between Digital or Analog Version for Each Hand Evaluation Set:
Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer - 200 lb Capacity
The Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer offers:
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easy to use grip strength testing
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adjustable 5-position handle
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maximum strength indicator stays in place until reset
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designed with dual scale for readings in kilograms and pounds
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Jamar Digital Hand Dynamometer - 200 lb Capacity
The Jamar Digital Hand Dynamometer offers:
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accurate and repeatable grip strength readings
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easy-to-read LCD display
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push-button console
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register measurements in both pounds and kilograms.
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Jamar Pinch Gauge - Plus+ Digital - 50 lb Capacity
The Jamar digital pinch gauge offers:
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reliable pinch strength readings (tip, key and palmer)
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crystal-clear LCD display
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simple-to-use button console
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stores up to 99 readings
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wrist strap
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one 3V battery included
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registers in pounds and kilograms
Jamar 6” finger goniometer
The Jamar goniometer offers:
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measures range-of-motion of finger joints (metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal) and other small joints including toes
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two opposing 180-degree scales marked in 5-degree increments
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linear scale in inches and centimeters
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deluxe model has larger head for more accurate reading
Digital 8-Piece Hand Evaluation Set by Jamar-200 lb HHD and 60 lb MPG
Just like the 3-piece hand set from Jamar, the 8-piece hand evaluation set can be purchased with either a digital or handheld MMT dynamometer. Each set comes complete with the same specific tools to perform a comprehensive hand evaluation.
The 8-piece digital or hydraulic hand set includes
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200 pound digital or hydraulic hand dynamometer
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50 pound mechanical pinch gauge
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small joint goniometer
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6" finger goniometer
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measuring tape
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finger circumference gauge
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5-piece monofilament set
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Discrim-a-Gon® 2-point discrimination wheel
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protective carrying case.
In addition to the hand strength measuring tools included in the 3-piece kit (digital or hydraulic dynamometer, pinch gauge and goniometer), the 8-piece includes:
180-degree 6-inch plastic goniometer
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provides greater accuracy to measure flexion, extension and hyper-extension
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measure 110-degree flexion through 40-degree hyper-extension in 5-degree increments
Flexible tape measure
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measure localized edema
Finger circumference gauge
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measure localized edema in particular digits
Touch-Test Monofilaments
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identify the level of impairment
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measure skin sensitivity
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determine peripheral nerve involvement
Discrim-a-Gon
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provides further testing on patients who have suffered a nerve injury
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establish a baseline after a nerve injury
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measure innervation density of any surface area, not just the fingertip
FAQs
Q: Can I just buy a hydraulic hand dynamometer for hand evaluations instead?
A: Yes, a hydraulic hand dynamometer can be used for hand evaluations, but for a comprehensive exam, you’ll need a kit. A hand evaluation kit will help measure:
1.Tactile & Sensory Function
2.Strength
3.Range of Motion
4.Swelling & Edema
5.Nerve Impairment
Q: Can the reliability of the Jamar hand evaluation kits be verified
A: Yes! Several products, including the Jamar grip tester has been utilized effectively in scientific studies. Keep in mind, reliability of results will also depend on following the instructions from the user manual.
Q: When performing a grip test will it vary for adults versus for a child?
A: The protocol for grip testing adults is the same as a child, but it’s important to follow testing protocols and following the included instructions in the Jamar user manual.
