Name/Title
DynamometerEntry/Object ID
2018.015.0002Description
Geckeler Type Dynamometer - Cat. No. 580
Zimmer Manufacturing Co. Warsaw Indiana
Directions: The examiner should take at least 3 successive tests of right and left grips (with the wrist in moderate dorsiflexion) and tabulate each reading, requesting the patient to put forth his best effort on each trial. The stop hand should be turned back to 0 before each test.
Palpation of the degree of contraction of the flexor muscles of the forearm and observation of the changes in circulation about the knuckles will be of value in determining whether the patient is putting forth his best efforts.
In a brown wooden box: 4-1/2" x 7-3/4" x 3-3/4", has small switch lock,
guage face/dial is 3" in diameter, 35" broken tube, bulb is 4" long
Approved by the California Indusrial Accident Commission State of California.Collection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection
