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Muscle Strength Dynamometer

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Definition: A device that measures MUSCLE STRENGTH during muscle contraction, such as gripping, pushing, and pulling. It is used to evaluate the health status of muscle in sports medicine or physical therapy.      Other names Muscle Strength Dynamometers; Dynamometers, Muscle Strength; Dynamometer, Muscle Strength

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