Jamar Hand Dynamometer (Jamar Hand Dynamometer) by Jamar

Description

Product Description Jamar – Jamar has been the gold standard in hand and grip strength evaluation for over 40 years. Trusted by physical therapists, occupational therapists and certified hand therapists, Jamar comes from the original Sammons Preston family of products. If you are looking for a simple solution, the traditional Jamar hand dynamometer with analog gauge provides a cost effective alternative. Used to develop the original normative grip strength data, the Jamar can be trusted over lower quality imitators. If accuracy and technology is important to you, the Jamar Plus is the first choice with digital load sensors and automatic calculations of average grip strength and standard deviations. For the clinician looking for optimal ease of use, the Jamar Smart is mobile ready with a wireless app that makes testing and outputting grip strength results simple on a tablet. Also from the Jamar line are a wide range of manual and digital goniometers used to measure the angle of joints to assess progress during therapy. The Jamar monofilaments test sensation through the skin for a variety of standard therapeutic evaluation techniques. Manufacturer Contact Information Jamar Review: I'm used the the old fashioned dial Dynamometer, but decided to try the digital when purchasing it for my business. It took a bit of getting used to, but now I/m very happy with it. I find it quicker to get the number than looking at the dial. Review: Apparently, in an attempt to make this lighter in weight, the manufacturer changed from a durable metal casting (used in the standard Jamar) to aluminum and plastic. The moveable handle is easily damaged. I dropped mine while changing positions, from a height of about 3 feet, and the handle bent so that it would no longer snap in place. I managed to bend it back using a vise and pliers so that I could use it again, but in a clinical setting this would be a real problem if it occurred during testing. I noticed that another user reported that this handle broke on their dynamometer. I contacted the manufacturer to see if replacement handles were available and was told that NO, they are not. Anyone who has used a hand dynamometer for any period of time realizes that accidentally dropping the handle while changing positions is a common occurrence. You could render your device unusable and irreparable very easily!!! I do not recommend this device for serious clinical use.