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Jun 2024
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Top mistakes to avoid when using hand he...

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In this episode with Dr Claire Minshull we discuss important factors for using a hand held dynamometer and errors that clinicians commonly do. We go through how to ensure the readings you are getting are correct and how to generally get the most out of using hand held dynamometry in your clinical practice.

Want to learn more about hand held dynamometry? Claire recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called, “The Practice changing principles of strength and conditioning for Physios” where she goes into further depth on various principles of strength and conditioning.

👉🏻 You can watch her class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/minshull-masterclass

Claire is one of the most highly respected and research active rehabilitation and conditioning specialists in the UK. She has worked in the field of sports medicine and health for 20 years as a Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Consultant and as a Practitioner and has published over 30 research papers in leading peer-reviewed sports medicine journals.

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