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Grip Strength and Hand Health

Common Causes of Wrist and Hand Weakness - Handexer

Common Causes of Wrist and Hand Weakness

Learn about common causes of hand and wrist weakness including tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, immobilization, and arthritis.

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Anatomy of the Wrists and Hands - Handexer

Anatomy of the Wrists and Hands

If you understand the anatomy of these structures, you’ll be better able to take action to protect them. Learn about the bones, joints, and muscles of the hand.

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Hand Grip Strength: A Surprising Predictor of Health and Longevity

Hand grip strength is far more than just a measure of how tightly you can squeeze your hand. Large-scale medical studies show that your grip strength is a remarkably clear indicator of your overall muscle quality, nervous system health, and overall lifespan. Tracking your grip force over time offers a quick, painless, and practical way to monitor how well your body is aging.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Could Working From Home Be Hurting You?

Early symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome may be affecting those working from home. Handexer’s affordable hand dynamometer can help diagnose CTS warning signs.

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Clinical Use of Hand Grip Strength to Determine Fall Risk

Measuring hand grip strength may be the key to preventing falls. Falls are a leading cause for injury and death in older populations. Muscle weakness is a main reason that falls occur, with hand grip weakness being directly correlated to higher fall risk. Measuring hand grip strength via a hand dynamometer is a simple and reliable tool for healthcare providers and individuals at home. These measures will help in identifying and reducing fall risk.

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Digital Hand Dynamometers for Physical and Occupational Therapy - Handexer

Digital Hand Dynamometers for Physical and Occupational Therapy

The prevalence of hand grip dynamometers in physical therapy settings is continuously rising. In this article we will look at why physical therapy professionals are using digital hand dynamometers, which health conditions should be tracked with a dynamometer and who may need a hand grip test from their therapist.

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