Intra-rater reliability of grip strength measurements in severely restricted hands

Ümit Uğurlu, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

Hand Therapy

Published online on July 28, 2026

Abstract

Hand Therapy, Ahead of Print.
IntroductionGrip strength (GS) is a crucial indicator of hand function; however, its reliable assessment in individuals with severe hand dysfunction remains a clinical challenge. This study evaluated the intra-rater reliability of GS and grip pressure (GP)...