03/09/2026
GET A GRIP!
Grip strength isn’t just about your hands. It’s a window into total athletic performance.
At Praxis we use objective testing tools like handheld dynamometry to measure grip strength, force production, and asymmetries that can influence performance and injury risk.
Research has shown that grip strength correlates with:
• Upper body strength and pulling capacity
• Rotator cuff and shoulder stability
• Overall neuromuscular output
• Athletic performance in throwing and contact sports
• Even general health and injury risk
For athletes, grip strength matters because the kinetic chain often ends in the hand. If the final link is weak, it can alter how force transfers through the elbow and shoulder.
Using tools like the VALD Dynamo Plus, we can track grip strength objectively, compare sides, and monitor progress through rehab and performance training.
Objective data helps us answer important questions:
Is the athlete truly ready to return?
Is strength symmetrical?
Is force production improving over time?
At Praxis, testing isn’t about numbers alone — it’s about making better decisions for athletes.
Measure. Monitor. Perform.