I would like to train juvenile and adult baboons to use a hand dynamometer built for humans. The purpose is to test grip strength between control and experimental groups. I haven't been able to find any other studies doing this with large bodied nonhuman primates. I am trying to find background research to guide my study design.
Update: I found two papers, but still would like more info anyone may have. Thanks.
Banks JJ, Lavender SA, Buford JA, Sommerich CM. Measuring pad–pad pinch strength in a non-human primate: Macaca fascicularis. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2007;17(6):725-730. doi:10.1016/j.jelekin.2006.07.009.
Preston GA, Dold GM, Myers RE. A grip strength testing device for monkeys. Brain Res 1970;24(3):530-533. doi:10.1016/0006-8993(70)90192-7.
Anecdotal answer here.
Do not know if it would be of much help, but I met a person last year, while he was setting up an experiment to measure grip strength in macaques. He was going to use a regular handgrip dynamometer. I am not certain how he was going to motivate the macaques though.
It is work in progress, so there are no publications. I can send you a personal message with his contact details, if you would like to.
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