Testing a patient's hand strength

Testing a patient's hand strength

Occupational therapy is a treatment that aims to enable people with mental or physical disabilities to live as independently as possible. Regaining impaired functions or maintaining existing functions (in the case of progressive illness, old age). A study by the University of Vienna proves that the individual hand strength can be an indication of the health to be expected in the future. The hand strength can be checked efficiently with a force gauge - a quick first check of the patient.

A study by the University of Vienna shows that the individual hand strength of a patient can be an indication of the health to be expected in the future. The hand strength can be checked efficiently with a force gauge - a quick first check of the patient.