Affiliations: [a] Program in Physical Therapy, Department of
Kinesiology, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT,
USA | [b] Physical Therapy Consultants, West Hartford, CT,
USA
Note: [] Address for correspondence: Richard W. Bohannon, Program in
Physical Therapy, Department of Kinesiology, Neag School of Education,
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-2101, USA. Tel.: +1 860 0048; Fax:
+1 860 486 1588; E-mail: Richard.bohannon@uconn.edu
Abstract: Hand-held dynamometry is a portable and objective alternative for
measuring muscle strength. This paper reviews issues relevant to
instrumentation and procedures. Thereafter it summarizes information on the
clinimetric properties of hand-held dynamometry. Normative values are briefly
addressed.
