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#97 Grip Strength as a Vital Sign with Gabriella Francis

OT Potential Podcast | Occupational Therapy CEUs

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The Grip of Health

This chapter explores the critical role of grip strength as an indicator of overall health, emphasizing its predictive power for cardiovascular events. It discusses the complexities occupational therapists face in assessing grip strength and the necessity for consistent testing procedures across various positions. The conversation also highlights the potential of technology in data collection and the future of personalized benchmarks for evaluating patient health.

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