GRIP-TYPES
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SUMMARY
POWER
Description: the wrist is held in dorsiflexion with the fingers wrapped around an object held in the palm. Types:
1. Cylindrical
2. Spherical
3. Hook
PRECISION
Description: the thumb is held against the tip of the index and middle finger. Types:
1. Oppositional pinch (three-jaw chuck):
2. Precision pinch: when holding a pen/pencil
3. Lateral key pinch: when holding a key
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
