The Grip Strength Test allows for the study of neuromuscular function by determining the maximum peak force developed by a rodent (rat or mouse) when the operator attempts to pull it out of a specially designed grid or bar, available for the fore and hind limbs. The Grip Test has been documented in numerous publications<\/b> and is included in the Functional Observational Battery (FOB) for screening neurobehavioral toxicity. In this context, changes in peak values of grip strength in rodents (rats or mice) are interpreted as evidence of motor neurotoxicity. This strength assessment is widely used in conjunction with the<\/b> ROTAROD<\/b> motor coordination test, since a normally coordinated rodent will show a low score if its muscle strength is low. The current Grip Strength Test apparatus is the third version bof the instrument. The first version was developed in 1999, and the Grip Strength Test now has hundreds of users worldwide!<\/b> Strength range suitable for mice and rats from 0 to 2500 grams Available tools: grid and bar (trapeze) for both rat and mouse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Grip Strength Test is a simple way to objectively quantify muscle strength in mice and rats and to assess the effect of drugs, toxins, muscle diseases (e.g., myopathies) and neurodegenerative diseases on muscle degeneration. It is widely used in conjunction with the ROTAROD motor coordination test: a normally coordinated rodent will show less latency to fall off the rotating rod if its muscle strength is low. The Grip Strength Test is a reference for research on activity, motor control and coordination, and is particularly suitable for studies on Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease. New GS4 – 2023 features:<\/b> color display with permanent backlight for easier reading, reset via foot switch, longer battery life, larger data memory of 500 values, animal counter, USB port (charging\/data transfer) <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":18844,"template":"","meta":[],"product_cat":[2710],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-22865","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-analgesia-and-pain-en","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"purchasable","12":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n