Reference Values for Maximal Isometric Handgrip and Pinch Strength in Healthy Italian Adults Without Occupational Biomechanical Overload

Key Points

• To establish national reference values for handgrip and pinch strength in healthy Italian adults not exposed to biomechanical overload.
• Data collected from healthy adults aged 18-65 years
• Participants had no occupational biomechanical overload exposure
• Measures included maximal isometric handgrip and pinch strength
• First national normative dataset for intergrip and pinch strength in Italy established
• Findings can aid clinical and occupational strength assessments
• Data supports the development of broader Italian normative reference tables