Learn why hand and grip strengthening, improving finger range of motion, and general hand rehab is so important for people with RA. Grip strength is the amount of force you’re able to generate when ...

Grip strength is associated with a range of health outcomes, from type 2 diabetes to depression. Here’s how to check yours. In a world of technologically-driven longevity clinics with their ...

Whether you're performing daily tasks — such as doing laundry — or lifting weights in the gym, a strong grip is key to your success. But have you ever wondered how strong your grip is? Well, a grip ...

A basic hand-grip test has proven to be a reliable tool to monitor the decline of patients with Parkinson's diseases, say investigators. UBC researchers Jenn Jakobi and Gareth Jones, both Health and ...

A weak hand grip, as an indicator of diminished muscular strength, may be linked with early death, illness or disability, Canadian researchers say. The firmness of a person's grip could be a better ...

UBC researchers Jenn Jakobi and Gareth Jones, both Health and Exercise Sciences professors at UBC's Okanagan campus, recently completed a study that examined the methods used to monitor the ...