The Argument for Grip Strength as a Vital Sign
Body temperature, weight, heart rate, and blood pressure inform any patient appointment. Should physicians include grip strength in that group?
Grip-strength testing is easy, fast, and noninvasive. It can be monitored over time. All it requires is a handgrip dynamometer, a tool that may cost less than a stethoscope, and a chair.
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