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Measuring the compressive force is a simple but effective way to assess muscle strength and general physical fitness.
This measurement provides valuable information about muscle strength, especially in the arms and upper body, but it also reflects overall muscle condition and functional capacity.
The squeezing force refers to the ability of the hand to squeeze an object as hard as possible.
It is usually measured with a special grip force meter (dynamometer), which gives an accurate value of the person’s maximum grip force.
The benefits of measuring compressive force:
1. Muscle strength and functional capacity assessment: compressive strength is a good indicator of overall muscle strength and functional capacity.
It helps to identify muscle strength weaknesses and to assess physical fitness.
2. Monitoring the effects of ageing: with ageing, muscle strength can deteriorate.
Regular measurement of muscle strength helps to monitor these changes and plan measures to maintain functional capacity.
3. Monitoring health and wellbeing: studies have shown that poor compression strength can be associated with an increased risk of disease and poorer general health.
Measurement allows early identification of risks.
4. Assessing the impact of lifestyle changes: measuring the squeezing force helps to assess the impact of lifestyle changes, such as exercise and nutrition, on muscle strength and physical fitness.
The compression force is measured with a compression force meter (dynamometer), an easy-to-use and reliable device.
The measurement is carried out as follows:
1. Take a clamp force meter in your hand
2. Stand in a comfortable position with your hand straight at your side next to your thigh and squeeze as hard as you can.
3. Repeat the measurement with both hands twice and average the results for best accuracy.
The results of compressive strength vary according to age, gender and physical condition.
It is important to compare results with age and gender-specific reference values to get an accurate picture of muscle strength.
Bodymaja’s measurement results are always stored in the Omabody service and compared to both InBody reference groups and Finnish Finterveys surveys.
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By combining blood pressure, body composition and compression force measurements, you get a comprehensive picture of your health and physical condition. The combination of these measurements offers many advantages:
1. Comprehensive health assessment: together, these measurements can give a broad and accurate picture of your health. This will help identify potential risk factors and plan more effective health and rehabilitation programmes.
2. Personalised tracking and motivation: with Omabody, you can view all your measurements in one place. This makes health monitoring more systematic and provides concrete evidence of progress, which increases motivation.
3. Identifying risk factors: regular monitoring helps to identify changes in blood pressure, body composition and muscle strength early, so that any risks to well-being or health can be addressed at an early stage.
4. Improving the effectiveness of lifestyle changes and treatment plans: the combined results will provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive information to tailor personalised treatment plans and assess the impact of lifestyle changes in a holistic way.
Further information and sources
– [Duodecim Health Library: Muscular Strength](https://www.terveyskirjasto.fi/terveyskirjasto/tk.koti?p_artikkeli=dlk00001)
– [THL: Physical Fitness and Muscular Strength](https://thl.fi/fi/web/kansantaudit/fyysinen-kunto)
– [Sydänliitto: Blood Pressure](https://sydan.fi/fakta/verenpaine/)
