I wanted to further test the biofeedback belief system with a Dynamometer, so I started looking for one online. All the ones I found only really measured up to 88lbs and charged an amount that made me think that only doing toe touches for the rest of my life wasn’t so bad, but then I stumbled upon this: http://www.bestofferbuy.com/exercise-hand-dynamometer-grip-strength-meter-p-17405.html
Free shipping from Hong Kong for an $8 grip tester that tests up until 110kg. I’m hoping that it’s legit, but for $8 I wouldn’t feel too bad if it wasn’t.
Anyway, the product leads into my question: about how strong of a dynamometer do you need for biofeedback testing?
Disregard my previous comment on the dynamometer from best offer buy dot com, I should have scrolled down more to see more than the top three reviews. There’s 3 positive reviews, and 3 pages of negative reviews… bummer, looked like a really cool/cheap site. I’ll keep you guys updated on if the product comes in or not and it’s quality; I used paypal so my money should be fine.
Where would you guys suggest getting a dynamometer, and what poundage would work well for a guy who can’t quite tear a deck of cards in half yet?
to give you an example of a good one– Most Docs use a model which ranges between 700 and 800 bones. So if this model is used or cheap beware…
The handle placement is adjustable so you can move it to make sure your in range, do not worry about what you can or cannot do in terms of card tearing that is not a useful metric.
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I repeat my accusation- you are a closet philosopher!
Are we at 11 yet?
Dig.
I wanted to further test the biofeedback belief system with a Dynamometer, so I started looking for one online. All the ones I found only really measured up to 88lbs and charged an amount that made me think that only doing toe touches for the rest of my life wasn’t so bad, but then I stumbled upon this:
http://www.bestofferbuy.com/exercise-hand-dynamometer-grip-strength-meter-p-17405.html
Free shipping from Hong Kong for an $8 grip tester that tests up until 110kg. I’m hoping that it’s legit, but for $8 I wouldn’t feel too bad if it wasn’t.
Anyway, the product leads into my question: about how strong of a dynamometer do you need for biofeedback testing?
Disregard my previous comment on the dynamometer from best offer buy dot com, I should have scrolled down more to see more than the top three reviews. There’s 3 positive reviews, and 3 pages of negative reviews… bummer, looked like a really cool/cheap site. I’ll keep you guys updated on if the product comes in or not and it’s quality; I used paypal so my money should be fine.
Where would you guys suggest getting a dynamometer, and what poundage would work well for a guy who can’t quite tear a deck of cards in half yet?
Kevin
to give you an example of a good one– Most Docs use a model which ranges between 700 and 800 bones. So if this model is used or cheap beware…
The handle placement is adjustable so you can move it to make sure your in range, do not worry about what you can or cannot do in terms of card tearing that is not a useful metric.