Product Features
Load cell sensor for accuracy and durability
Ensuring durability and precision, InGrip uses a load cell method that eliminates concerns related to hysteresis which is an elastic deformation, guaranteeing the accurate reproduction of values
“Handle Guide” for consistent results
Utilizing the “handle guide,” all users can measure their handgrip strength by loading up the handle at the exact same position, minimizing errors in the measured values.
Wireless communication module designed to enhance versatility
The InGrip is equipped with a bluetooth wireless communication module and can be linked with other programs. Furthermore, the InGrip can be linked with the InBody Body Composition Analyzer, giving it a number of possibilities when it comes to its application in the future.
Sarcopenia relevance
Sarcopenia is not merely a natural consequence of aging; it is a recognized medical condition. The United States, in 20162, Japan, in 2018, and Korea, in 2021, have each designated Sarcopenia with an official disease classification code, acknowledging its status as a distinct ailment at the national level.
Liu et al. (2021) shared the sarcopenia diagnostic criteria for the different working groups in the table below. They also shared that: “All the 6 criteria defined sarcopenia according to low skeletal mass, low strength, and/or low physical function.3”
Handgrip strength (HGS) can be effectively measured with the InGrip, while ASM shown in the table can be measured during the InBody test.
*Table taken from Liu, et al. (2021). The Comparison of Sarcopenia Diagnostic Criteria using AWGS 2019 with the Other Five Criteria in West China. Gerontology
A handgrip strength dynamometer that measures muscle strength correlated to several diseases and outcomes 1 needs to be accurate.
As shared by Vaishya et al. (2024): “ Low HGS is also associated with increased hospitalization, nutritional status, overall mortality and quality of life.” A handgrip strength dynamometer must consistently deliver precise results. To ensure accuracy, the InGrip features a “load cell sensor”, a “handle guide”, and a “reliability inspection” system
While the handgrip strength test may seem straightforward, it is a significant biomarker to be monitored.
Muscular strength is a fundamental factor that directly influences one’s physical capabilities. HGS strongly correlates with one’s overall body strength4. This correlation makes handgrip strength measurement a practical alternative to gauging overall strength. Moreover, handgrip strength is an economical and convenient method for measuring muscle strength.
Specifications
Measured items
Handgrip strength
Measuring range
1~100kg
Error Range
± 0.5kg
Unit of measure
0.1kg
Results display
3-inch VA LCD
Power supply
3V Battery (AA type 2EA)
Interface
Wireless communication (Bluetooth5.0)
Sound
Buzzer
Size
140 (W) X 226 (L) X 50 (H): mm
Weight
Approx. 650g
Operating environment
10~40°C, relative humidity 30-75% RH, 70-106kPa
Storage environment
-10~70°C, relative humidity 10~80% RH, 50~106kPa (No Condensation)
*The product specifications may be subject to change without prior notice for the purpose of enhancing the appearance and performance of the product
References
1Vaishya, R., et al. (2024). Hand grip strength as a proposed new vital sign of health: a narrative review of evidences. J. Health Popul Nutr. https://doi.org/10.1186%2Fs41043-024-00500-y
2Cao, Li et al. (2016). Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, Volume 17, Issue 8, 675 – 677. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2016.06.001
3Liu, et al. (2021). The Comparison of Sarcopenia Diagnostic Criteria using AWGS 2019 with the Other Five Criteria in West China. Gerontology. https://doi.org/10.1159/000513247
4Trosclair, D; Bellar, D; Judge, L W; Smith, J; Mazerat, N; Brignac, A. Hand-Grip Strength as a Predictor of Muscular Strength and Endurance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 25():p S99, March 2011. | DOI: 10.1097/01.JSC.0000395736.42557.bc
