
Left hand grip strength (41.91 ± 8.29 kg) measures showed a stronger correlation than right hand grip strength (42.15 ± 8.53 kg) with all outcome measures. Retrospective data of police recruits (n = 169) who had undergone basic recruit training were provided, including handgrip strength results, occupational task performance measures (consisting of police task simulations, tactical options and marksmanship assessments) and injury records.

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between grip strength, task performance and injury risk in a police population.

Suitable grip strength is a police occupational requirement.
