Baseline® measurement

About the Baseline® brand

Baseline® measurement instruments have been used by orthopedists, therapists, FCE administers and professors since the 1980s. Many of you who have received therapy after an injury have probably had your progress tested throughout your rehabilitation with a Baseline® measurement instrument.

The product line includes instruments to measure strength, range-of-motion, sensory perception, body measurements and more. Many Baseline® instruments are manufactured in the USA and carry the CE mark for sale outside the USA.

The Baseline® product category

Below is a listing of some Baseline® products. Select a category link to learn more.


Baseline products


Baseline hydraulic hand dynamometer gives accurate grip strength readings without the subject being able to "feel" the handle move. The internationally accepted design ensures reliability, user convenience and measurement repeatability. Maximum reading remains until the unit is reset. Five position handle and body design yield results that are consistent with published Baseline and Jamar studies. The strength reading can be viewed as pounds or kilograms. CE Certified. Comes in a protective carrying case.
The Baseline Smedley Dynamometers has been used successfully for many years to measure grip strength. The adjustable handle comfortably accommodates any hand size. Unit is calibrated in both pounds and kilograms. Comes with protective carrying case.
The Baseline squeeze (bulb) dynamometer is the inexpensive way to reliably measure hand and finger strength. The dynamometer is available with and without a maximum force indicator (reset) that remains at the maximum reading until reset. Unit is calibrated in PSI (pounds-per-square inch).
Baseline hydraulic pinch gauge uses a hydraulic system to assure convenience, product reliability and measurement accuracy and repeatability. Therapist can support the pinch gauge during testing, yielding a more accurate result for all pinch tests. Use for tip, key and palmer tests. Maximum reading remains until the unit is reset. The Baseline pinch gauge is made in USA and the results are consistent with published Baseline and Jamar studies. The strength reading can be viewed as pounds or kilograms. CE Certified. Comes in a protective carrying case.
The strength reading can be viewed as pounds or kilograms. CE Certified. Comes in a protective carrying case.