Nov 23, 2023
Grip strength test
- 1Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
Protocol Citation: Marina Lorente Picón, Núria Peñuelas, Ariadna Laguna, Miquel Vila 2023. Grip strength test. protocols.io https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.261gedjjwv47/v1
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Created: November 23, 2023
Last Modified: November 23, 2023
Protocol Integer ID: 91354
Abstract
Grip strength test for mice
Hold the animal by the middle/base of the tail and
allow it to grasp a tangled fine gauge stainless steel wire attached to steel
chain (13.2g). Then, lift them carrying the corresponding weight with
their forepaws for a total of 5 seconds. If the animal does not succeed assign 0
seconds to that animal. If the animal succeeds holding the weight, move on to the next weight.
Hold the animal by the middle/base of the tail and
allow it to grasp a tangled fine gauge stainless steel wire attached to steel
chain (32.1g). Then lift them carrying the corresponding weight with
their forepaws for a total of 5 seconds. If the animal does not succeed assign the max nº of seconds he held the weight to that
animal. If the animal succeeds holding the weight, move on to the next weight.
Hold the animal by the middle/base of the tail and
allow it to grasp a tangled fine gauge stainless steel wire attached to steel
chain (19.7g). Then lift them carrying the corresponding weight with
their forepaws. If the animal does not succeed assign the max nº of secondsto that animal. If the animal succeeds holding the weight, move on to the next weight.
Hold the animal by the middle/base of the tail and
allow it to grasp a tangled fine gauge stainless steel wire attached to steel
chain (25.9g). Then lift them carrying the corresponding weight with
their forepaws. If the animal does not succeed assign the max nº of secondsto that animal. If the animal succeeds holding the weight, move on to the next weight.
Hold the animal by the middle/base of the tail and
allow it to grasp a tangled fine gauge stainless steel wire attached to steel
chain (38.4g). Then lift them carrying the corresponding weight with
their forepaws. If the animal does not succeed, assign the max nº of secondsto that animal. If they succeed holding the weight, move on to the next weight.
Hold the animal by the middle/base of the tail and
allow it to grasp a tangled fine gauge stainless steel wire attached to steel
chain (44.6g). Then lift them carrying the corresponding weight with
their forepaws. If the animal does not succeed, assign the max nº of secondsto that animal. If the animal succeeds holding the weight, assign 30 seconds to that animal.
Calculate Grip latency (s) as a sum of the time holding the increasing weights (0-30 seconds).