Grip and pinch strength: Reference values for children and adolescents from India.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to provide reference values for grip and pinch strength for healthy children and adolescents in India.

Methods: Grip and pinch strength were recorded for 900 participants stratified into 5 chronological age groups (5-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15 and 16-18 years). Grip strength was measured using a Jamar Dynamometer and pinch strength using a Martin vigorimeter.