How to choose a handgrip dynamometer?
The Charder MG4800 Grip Dynamometer is tried and true, first released in 2005 and used in hundreds of scientific research papers due to accuracy and ease-of-use. With multiple variants designed for different application needs, understanding the difference will help you determine the most suitable model!
Battery
Standard Battery
The classic version of the MG4800 uses a CR-2450 battery
Rechargeable Battery
Both the wireless and diagnostic version of the MG4800 feature a rechargeable battery for convenience, charged using a standard USB Type-C cable.
- Red: charging
- Green: fully charged
Data Transfer
Both the wireless and diagnostic of the MG4800 can transfer results via Bluetooth to a receiving device to simplify workflow and eliminate errors caused by manual transcription!
Grip Type
Diagnostic Model - Removable Grip
The Diagnostic Variant of the MG4800 has a non-compressible grip. This grip style will be most familiar to those who are accustomed to most other dynamometers available on the market, which are used for measurement only.
In addition, it features a removable grip to provide two different grip spans; when removed, the smaller grip span makes it easier for children to hold and use.
Rehabilitation Model - Compressible Springs
In addition to measurement function, the Rehabilitation Variant of the MG4800 can be configured with different compressible springs to offer varying resistance levels and capacities, which allow the user to not only measure their grip strength in a more natural motion, but to improve and train it as well.
- 20 / 40 / 80 kg
- Optional 130 kg for fitness training
Application
Each variant is suitable for usage by different professionals:
Diagnostic Variant
- General Screening: Low grip strength can be an early indicator of declining health
- Mortality Predictor: Low grip strength is associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality, and longer hospital stays
- Sarcopenia Assessment: Grip strength is used for diagnosis of sarcopenia and general frailty; results that are below healthy range help indicate increased risk
Rehabilitation Variant
In addition to all the usage needs provided by the Diagnostic Variant, the Rehabilitation Variant is also suitable for training and rehabilitation due to the following functions:
- Compressible Springs: Clinicians can easily adjust resistance level to suit weak patients in early stages of rehabilitation, and those that are recovering strength
- Count Mode: Automatically register and count repetitions that exceed a designated minimum grip force, which is useful for setting and tracking exercise targets
- High capacity: An optional 130 kg variant with a wider grip is also available for training of specialized athletes
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