DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2017.v05i05.025

Pages: 1837-1840

Normative data published for pinch strength is available for many countries but as there are genetic, nutritional, environmental etc. variations in different regions it is necessary to find out normative data for pinch strength in different regions or countries. The main purpose of this study was to establish normative data for pinch strength (palmar pinch, lateral or key pinch and tip to tip pinch) in 6-80 years old population of Pune city area. A Saehen hydraulic pinch gauge was used to measure palmar pinch strength, key pinch strength and tip to tip pinch strength. The sample size was 510 and pinch strength was tested using a standardized position given by American Society of Hand Therapists. The subjects were selected by stratified sampling and were divided into 8 groups according to their age. Statistical analysis of the collected data was done. The mean tip to tip strength was greater in 21-30 years. The mean palmar pinch strength was greater in 21-30 years. The mean lateral or key pinch strength was greater in 21-30 years. The pinch strength was seen to decline after 60 years of age.