Abstract
Background: Pinch strength is one of the objective measurements of fine motor evaluation used by therapists. Purposes: This study was conducted to assess tripod pinch grip strength of the normal children aged 3- 7 years in forward leaning trunk and with supported erect back in siting position as a clue for efficient pencil grasp dexterity.Methodology: a group of sixty boys and girls in the age bracket from 3-7 years were volunteer in this study . Pinch grip strength was measured for right and left hand .Pinch grip dynamometer was used to measure pinch grip with an average of three trials taken to test the significant difference between the commonly assumed forward trunk posture and the proper back inclined trunk posture.Results: The results showed significant difference between the pinch grip strength between right and left side which go in accordance to dominance. In addition, high significant difference with increase of force in leaning forward and also with the advance of age was reported. Conclusion: dynamometry is an objective useful tool of assessment in school age children. At this age it is recommended to avoid forward trunk posture even with higher force value to achieve less stressful pencil grasp that can be possibly used for longer duration.
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