Pain-Free Grip Strength Test

Elbow/Wrist - Clinical

Grip strength recorded at pain-free threshold for epicondylalgia tracking.

Purpose

Monitor symptom-limited grip strength.

Execution

1. Patient squeezes dynamometer until pain threshold
2. Record the force reading
3. Repeat 2-3 trials

Key Observations

• Pain-free grip strength value
• Side-to-side differences

Views

• anterior

Protocol

1. Use consistent position and dynamometer setting
2. Average 2-3 trials
3. Compare to contralateral side

Reference

Clinical orthopedic tests