Validation and reliability of a modified sphygmomanometer for the assessment of handgrip strength in Parkinson´s disease

CONCLUSIONS: The MST exhibited adequate validity and excellent reliability and is, therefore, suitable for monitoring the handgrip strength in PD. However, if the goal is to compare the measurements between examiners, the authors recommend that the data be interpreted with caution.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research