Modernising grip dynamometry – Mutalib et al 2022
Inter-instrument reliability between GripAble and Jamar.
“This is one of the most innovative and versatile, evaluation and treatment interventions in the world of rehabilitation today.”
Jim Wagner OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM, CSCS Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist
Why choose GripAble for hand and arm therapy?
Used by neurological, MSK, and pediatric clinicians, GripAble Pro is a two-in-one assessment and training device for the upper extremity. The portable, handheld device connects to the GripAble app, delivering gamified rehabilitation, which encourages engagement, repetition, motivation, and adherence.
The activities target different aspects of grip, release, wrist, and forearm movements, and address a range of physical and cognitive abilities and goals.
GripAble Pro is a modern dynamometer, with proven accuracy, sensitivity, and robustness. Lightweight and portable, it enables hand training to continue at home, with the therapist monitoring remotely.
GripAble is being used in locations and settings across the US
GripAble sensors assess and train a wide range of hand and arm movements
Order your GripAble Pro today.
GripAble is distributed in North America by Medline’s specialist team. To purchase GripAble Pro for your setting or to request a one-month trial, please follow the link below.
Engaging activities address physical and cognitive goals
- Fun and engaging activities to meet clinical goals of increasing range of movement, grip, and pinch strength
- Multiple activity levels to grade the patient
- Assess each individual’s ability and then set the activities to match their ability, adjusting as they progress
Personalized training and goal setting
Physical rehabilitation is critical to restoring quality of life after stroke and many other neurological, orthopedic, and pediatric conditions, and studies show that the more repetition and strength training a person performs, the greater their chance of restoring movement and, ultimately, their independence.
GripAble enables you to set regular goals and provides daily feedback to help build motivation and engagement with training activities.
Case studies
Check out how GripAble has already helped individuals with their rehab by reading some of our case studies.
SERIOUS. FUN. REHAB.
As a neuroscientist carrying out his PhD at Imperial College London, Dr Paul Rinne was working closely with therapy teams on stroke wards. He recognised that traditional therapy equipment couldn’t provide real-time motivation, feedback or data for tracking progress, leading patients to become disengaged in their rehab regimes once unsupervised. This is when the idea for the GripAble device was born.
The GripAble team is driven by a desire to deliver simple and effective technology into the hands of the people that need it most. GripAble has the unique opportunity to be used by every single person coming into contact with the healthcare system globally, giving us the ability to not only change the face of physical rehabilitation, but also of healthcare as a whole.
Read some of the GripAble research papers and resources
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Accurate, sensitive and robust – Mace et al 2022
GripAble: An accurate, sensitive and robust digital device for measuring grip strength.
Self-directed exergaming – Broderick et al 2021
Self-directed exergaming enabled this stroke inpatient cohort to increase repetitions 8-fold, compared to standard
Collaborative gaming for physical training – Mace et al 2017
Democratizing neurorehabilitation – Rinne et al 2016
Optimising self exercise scheduling – Lotay 2018
Elasticity improves handgrip performance – Mace et al 2017
How strong are you? And why does it matter? – Goldsmith 2021
Grip strength has long since been used as a measure by therapists to understand function
Customer stories
FAQs
Using my GripAble
Do I need to have wifi to use GripAble?
You need to be connected to wifi in order to get started with GripAble. Once set up, training can be carried out without wifi, which can be useful where the internet connection is unreliable.
How do I clean my GripAble device?
You can use any alcohol-based wipe to clean the device. Alternatively, use soap on a damp piece of dressing gauze / J-cloth or equivalent. The device is splashproof but not waterproof so you should not immerse it in water.
Product
What units of measurement are available?
GripAble allows you to measure grip in either kilograms or pounds. You can choose your unit of measurement, in the Support menu.
Does GripAble support multiple users?
GripAble Pro offers multiple therapist logins and unlimited patient profiles.
Can GripAble be used with children?
Some customers have chosen to use GripAble with children. This video contains some examples.
Please note that you must be aged 18 years or older to set up a GripAble account. If you are a parent or guardian of a child under 18, then you may create an account and allow your child to use GripAble under your direct supervision. Our terms and conditions explain more here.
Can I use GripAble with my own tablet or smartphone device?
At present, GripAble is supplied with a high-performance tablet with the software and app pre-loaded.
Does GripAble support multiple users?
GripAble Pro offers multiple therapist logins and unlimited patient profiles.
Am I eligible for a trial?
We are able to offer GripAble on a ‘try before you buy’ basis to enable you to get a feel for the device and understand how it can support you. Please contact [email protected] or fill in the form on our Try Buy Now page to enquire about a trial.