Apr 25, 2021
Muscle strength of the hands and fingers increases
as children grow and participate in everyday activities. Activities
such as climbing, playing with toys or scribbling with crayons all
help to develop and strengthen the muscles of the hands and
fingers.
Hand and finger strength is important as it is required for many
everyday activities such as doing up buttons and zips, climbing
monkey bars or cutting up a piece of steak at mealtimes. It also
helps to develop the endurance to complete activities such as
writing a full page.
Grip strength refers to whole hand strength. Pinch strength
involves the thumb and index finger (and the middle finger if
required).