Development and Application of a Multi-Axis Dynamometer for Measuring Grip Force

摘要

ObjectiveThis article describes the development and application of a novel multi-axis hand dynamometer for quantifying two-dimensional grip force magnitude and direction in the flexion-extension plane of the fingers.MethodsA three-beam reconfigurable form dynamometer, containing two active beams for measuring orthogonal forces and moments regardless of point of force application, was designed, fabricated and tested. Maximum grip exertions were evaluated for sixteen subjects gripping cylindrical handles varying in diameter.