Grip Strength Test

Muscle strength assessment is an important step in the study of neuromuscular diseases using rodent models. Several methods have been developed to measure muscle strength in rodents. The grip strength test is a simple and easy to perform objective quantification of muscle strength in rodents, often used in conjunction with the rotarod test.

Our company offers a variety of selectable gripper bar devices to meet the different research demands of our customers. Our extensive testing experience allows us to provide customized experimental grip strength testing protocols to support our clients in evaluating the effects of motor deficiency diseases or drugs on animal limb strength.

Introduction of Grip Strength Test

Grip strength tests often selectively measure the grasping force of the rodent's forelimbs or hindlimbs by means of a grasping force meter. The gripper is a pressure sensor with a gripping bar. The gripper is height-adjustable and has different shapes of gripper bars. When the experimenter drags the rodent's tail, the experimental animal will instinctively grab the grasping bar in front in order to stop the unintended backward movement until the experimenter's pulling force exceeds his maximum grasping force. When the experimental animal releases the grasping bar, the instrument will automatically record the maximum tension value.

The Grip Strength Testing Devices We Provide

Our company has a complete set of testing equipment. According to the customer's experimental demands, the corresponding shape of the grasping rod is selected to test the grasping strength of the rodent's forelimb, hindlimb or limbs.

Fig. 1 Grip strength tests in mice.

Applications

Some motor deficit-related disease models or the effect of chemical drugs on exercise need to be assessed through muscle strength testing. Our company is committed to providing efficient and reliable grip testing services to our clients. Applying our testing solutions can help you save time and effort in your research in the following related fields.

• Comprehensive assessment of motor deficits in disease models with multiple forms of somatic and central nervous system disorders.
• Evaluate the effects of drugs, poisons, muscle relaxants, central nervous system depressants, stimulants, etc. on animal limb strength.
• Identification of the degree of aging, nerve damage, skeletal damage, muscle damage, ligament damage, and their recovery in animals.

Features of Grip Strength Test

• Testing is more convenient.
• Less stress on the animal.
• Can be used alone or in combination with other tests.

Our company offers professional one-stop services from experimental design to results analysis to bring breakthroughs to your research. We guarantee on-time delivery of test results. If you need, you can contact us at any time.