{"wikiid":418992,"langid":"en","namespace":"CATEGORY","title":"Dynamometer","revisionid":1147832,"contents_raw":"== Background and Identification ==\n\nIn physical therapy, dynamometers are used to measure the strength of the patient\u2019s grip. Therapists use these measurements to gauge the level of the patient\u2019s injury or trauma, as well as to track how well the patient is responding to the therapy treatment. 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Therapists use these measurements to gauge the level of the patient\u2019s injury or trauma, as well as to track how well the patient is responding to the therapy treatment. Hand dynamometers can be used to treat carpal tunnel, neuromuscular disorders, or nerve damage.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"clearer\"><\/div><div class=\"headerContainer\"><a class=\"selfLink\" href=\"#Section_Additional_Reading\" title=\"Link to this section\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span    class=\"fa-svg-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" overflow=\"visible\"><!--! 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