Grip strength: effect of hand dominance.

Aim Of The Study: Reliable and valid evaluation of hand strength is important for determining the effectivity of treatment strategies and it is accepted that grip and pinch strength provide an objective index for the functional integrity of upper extremity. This study was designed to evaluate the grip and pinch strength differences between sides for the right and left handed population.

Methods: The study included 128 right and 21 left hand dominant volunteers.