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Unlocking grip strength for application in data-driven healthcare.

Clinical-grade grip strength measurement for clinicians, researchers and population health teams. Built from the ground up for data-driven healthcare.

Clinician holding the GripAble digital dynamometer
What we measure

Measurement built for clinical confidence

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Up-to-date population norms

Gathered recently in the US and the UK, allowing for comparison to present-day populations.

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Proven in Peer-Reviewed Research

Best-in-class sensitivity, accuracy, and robustness.

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Fully standardized protocol

Guided on-screen instructions ensure consistent positioning, timing and repetition across every assessment.

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Real-time data capture

Results are recorded digitally at the point of assessment, eliminating transcription errors and manual data entry.

Grip strength predicts health outcomes better than you might expect

Cardiovascular risk

The Lancet PURE study (2015) followed 139,691 adults across 17 countries and found that each 5 kg reduction in grip strength was associated with a 17% increase in cardiovascular mortality. Per 3.5 kg of decline, all-cause mortality risk rose by 16%. Grip strength outperformed systolic blood pressure as a predictor of death from any cause.

Cancer risk

Low grip strength is associated with increased cancer mortality. Research indicates a 10% increase in cancer-related death risk for women and a 6% increase for men per unit decline in grip strength. These associations hold after adjusting for age, BMI and physical activity levels.

Frailty and falls

Grip strength is one of the five Fried frailty criteria and a core component of sarcopenia diagnosis under the EWGSOP2 definition. Low grip strength is independently associated with increased falls risk, reduced mobility and loss of independence in older adults.

Population health applications

At scale, grip strength data enables population-level risk stratification. Public health teams can identify cohorts at elevated risk of functional decline, target preventive interventions and track the effectiveness of programs over time. Standardized digital capture makes this feasible across distributed care settings.

How it works

Simple process. Actionable insight.

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Capture

30 second assessment. Standardized positioning and instructions to ensure accuracy across assessments and raters.

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Score

Results automatically compared against population norms, no need for paper calculations or comparisons.

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Act

Report generated for immediate referral of at-risk individuals.

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Track

Monitor grip strength trends over time. Detect decline early and measure the impact of interventions.

Common questions about grip strength testing

The GripAble sensor correlates to within 2% of the Jamar dynamometer, the traditional gold standard. The key advantage of digital capture is that results are recorded automatically, eliminating transcription errors, observer bias and the need for manual data entry. Protocol standardization is also enforced by the guided on-screen instructions.

Talk to the Clinical Team.

See how digital grip strength measurement fits your clinical or research workflow.

Free Guide

Grip Strength: The Essential Biomarker for Longevity

Download the full clinical summary — peer-reviewed evidence linking grip strength to biological age, mortality, frailty and chronic disease risk, with guidance on integrating grip testing into routine assessment.

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