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The results of our study indicate that training of grip
strength should target different modalities and not only
focus on improving maximum grip force.
In conclusion, grip strength in the affected hand
increases steadily during the first year after stroke. The
progress is most pronounced during the first 6 months
and less between 6 and 12 months. Pinch force shows
less progress during 6–12 months compared with hand
grip force. No clear evidence was observed of selective
weakness in the shortened range of the hand muscles.
Rate of force development and the ability to sustain
maximum grip force is reduced in the affected hand
early after stroke, but approaches a level similar to the
non-affected hand 6 months after stroke.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The authors would like to thank all the patients who partici-
pated in the study. The funding sources had no influence on
the analysis.
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