Grip Strength Meter
The TSE Grip Strength Meter is a system for determining the gripping strength of small laboratory animals (rat, mouse). Within the context of neuromuscular investigations, this test can be used to quantify the effects of hormones, toxins, muscle relaxants as well as disease or the aging process on the muscular strength of the animal. The animal is lifted and held by its tail so that the paws can grasp a special grip mounted to a high-precision force sensor. A variety of grip types are available (rod, mesh, trapezoid); custom grips are possible. The animal is then pulled gently backward until it releases the grip – the release force is shown on the digital display of a connected control unit. The analog waveform also can be displayed on a chart recorder.
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