Lafayette Hand-held Dynamometer
Basic Operations
The Lafayette HHD is small enough to be held in one hand and easily read. The size and weight of
the HHD permit the examiner to use the same procedures and break test techniques described in the
The unit is simply placed between the examiner's hand and the limb being tested. The examiner's
left hand, with settings for both dexterities. The hand is placed under the strap and around the body
of the HHD. This allows easy access to the TOP buttons with the thumb. All of the other buttons are
pressed using the opposite hand.
The HHD is activated by pressing and holding the Menu/Select button. Measurements are taken by
positioning the padded stirrup against the muscle being tested on the subject. The force and time
data are displayed on the LCD screen. To conserve battery life, the HHD will deactivate itself when not
the HHD is activated again.
Stirrups
The Lafayette HHD includes multiple exchangeable
stirrups for meeting various testing needs in addition to
an algometer attachment.
When exchanging a stirrup, it is recommended the stirrup
wear on the O-ring..
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