The X-RTS Hand Strength Assessment has been shown to be 99.5% accurate in classifying validity of effort.  Click on this text to read the abstract from our study, published in the Journal of Hand Therapy, and to see quotes from other sources regarding standard hand strength assessments.  Click on this text to see a list of the published studies and reviews which indicate the most commonly-accepted methods are not accurate.  The methods of the past have failed to classify effort accurately because they failed to take into account the biofeedback loop in the hands that facilitates "successful" feigning of weakness.  Simply put, the hands feel and perform precisely. 

The X-RTS approach to defeating this biofeedback loop involves a simple concept.  It is a distraction-based testing method that involves administering trials that require simultaneous testing of both hands, in addition to the standard unilateral grip and pinch measurements.  In addition, our method involves the use of statistically-based criteria.  Individually, none of these criteria are highly sensitive to feigned weakness.  Collectively, though, they are highly sensitive  to poor effort---without misclassifying cooperative patients.  This approach provides a definitive assessment of effort that allows the test administrator to make legally-defensible conclusions with regard to effort.  By taking into account not only the medical history, but also the behavior of the claimant, therapists, physicians, case managers, attorneys and adjusters can make valid recommendations for case management. 

The X-RTS Hand Strength Assessment is available as an unlimited use CD.  The application is access key-protected.  It can be loaded on an unlimited number of computers, but the access key is required to download the program and to run a test.  The unlimited use CD is the best option for high volume clinics, defined as doing 30-40 hand strength assessments in a 12-month period of time.  No special gauges are required to conduct this test.  The standard Jamar Dynamometer---or similarly configured device---is used to administer grip tests.  A Baseline or B&L pinch gauge, 30-pound maximum measurements are recommended for pinch assessment.  Reports for the X-RTS Hand Strength Assessment are compatible with Word and Corel word processors.

How much can our Hand Strength Assessment improve your testing process and be a valuable revenue generator?  Click on the text in this paragraph to read an endorsement of the X-RTS Hand Strength Assessment---from another FCE vendor.

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