Predicting hand function in older adults: evaluations of grip strength, arm curl strength, and manual dexterity

Liu, Chiung-ju; Marie, Deana; Fredrick, Aaron; Bertram, Jessica; Utley, Kristen; Fess, Elaine Ewing

doi:10.1007/s40520-016-0628-0

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“…Supporting Information Table 1 provides descriptions of the psychomotor tests and outcome measures as well as descriptions of the 3 outcome measures of interest for kinematics. All psychomotor tests that were used are reliable; all have been repeatedly validated and are commonly used in psychomotor research …”

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Ingestion of transient receptor potential channel agonists attenuates exercise‐induced muscle cramps

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Exercise associated muscle cramping (EAMC) is a poorly understood problem that is neuromuscular in origin. Ingestion of TRP channel agonists has been efficacious in attenuating electrically-induced muscle cramps. Purpose To examine the effect of TRP agonist ingestion on voluntarily-induced EAMC and motor function. Methods Study 1: 39 subjects completed 2 trials after ingesting TRP agonist-containing active treatment (A), or vehicle (V) control. Cramping in the triceps surae was induced via voluntary isometric contraction. Study 2: After ingesting A or V, 31 subjects performed kinematic and psychomotor tests of manual dexterity. Results A increased pre-cramp contraction duration (A:36.9±4.1, V:27.8±3.1 s), decreased cramp EMG area under the curve (A:37.3±7.7, V:77.2±17.7 %EMGmax•s), increased contraction force to produce the cramp (A:13.8±1.8, V:9.9±1.6 kg), and decreased post-cramp soreness (A:4.1±0.3, V:4.7±0.3 a.u.). Kinematic and psychomotor tests were not affected. Discussion TRP agonist ingestion attenuated EAMC characteristics without affecting motor function.

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Ingestion of transient receptor potential channel agonists attenuates exercise‐induced muscle cramps

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“…Accurate force control is essential to manipulate objects in daily living; however, some populations may experience difficulty performing dextrous movements. For example, people with neurological conditions such as cerebrovascular accident and Parkinson's disease, as well as older adults, may experience difficulty moderating the amount of force they use to grasp objects (Kang & Cauraugh, 2015;Ko, Laine, Fisher & Valero-Cuevas, 2015;Liu et al, 2017). This technology could be integrated into biofeedback training systems that could be used to perform other promising dynamic functional assessments such as accurately matching target force patterns Pranata et al, 2017) and used to remediate an individual's force moderation.…”

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Open‐source 3D printed sensors for hand strength assessment: Validation of low‐cost load cell and fabric sensor‐based systems

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Aus Occup Therapy J

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This study lays the foundation for these sensor systems to be modified for use as assessment tools during the performance of functional tasks using everyday objects. Additionally, because both systems generate real-time force data they could be used for biofeedback as part of rehabilitation and strengthening programs. To aid uptake and future research using these systems, the 3D print models, step-by-step hardware design and software programs used are provided in an open-source format at www.rehabtools.org/otsensors.html.

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“…Evaluation of skill and function was performed by the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function test. This is a standard test performed by placement of a number of small items in each subset [5,10,12]. Jebsen Taylor test includes 7 subtests.…”

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“…Age, gender, predominant hand, anthropometric measurements, level of education, leisure time activities, active working duration, and psychological factors affect hand skill levels. In short-term motor activities, the hand skill was found to be independent from dominant hand preference and gender [9,10]. The Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTT) is a standard hand function test measure widely used in clinical and practical applications [11].…”

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Evaluation of jebsen-taylor hand function test for use in nursing students: close-future outlook

Gulden¹

2019

Ann Clin Anal Med

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Aim: The purposes of this study are to evaluate the use of Jebsen-Taylor Test with template board in nursing students, to demonstrate the increased ease of placement of test items, and to establish a means of assessing nursing students in a test which requires coordination skills. Material and Method: Our study was performed with Trakya University undergraduate nursing students. This study included 168 students between April 2017 and June 2018. Evaluation of skill and function was performed by the JTT and template board. Results: The study showed the mean durations to complete JTT and subtests in males and females. In addition, p-values were recorded for males and females for each subtest. A statistically significant difference was found in "moving wide, light objects". Durations for subtests 3 and 5 in our study for both dominant and nondominant hands were shorter than the original article. Anthropometric measurements in our study showed a significant relation only between forearm length and the JTT. Duration of the test was shorter for both hands in subjects who used computer for more than 3 hours than subjects who used computer less frequently. Discussion: This study gives new data for the JTT, using a template board in a sample consisted of nursing undergraduate students. It provides evidence that standard objective measures of hand function can be obtained in the educational and clinical settings. In addition after determining the level of hand skills, various training simulations and technological tools can be developed to increase such skills.

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Predicting hand function in older adults: evaluations of grip strength, arm curl strength, and manual dexterity

Cited by 57 publications

References 36 publications

Ingestion of transient receptor potential channel agonists attenuates exercise‐induced muscle cramps

Ingestion of transient receptor potential channel agonists attenuates exercise‐induced muscle cramps

Open‐source 3D printed sensors for hand strength assessment: Validation of low‐cost load cell and fabric sensor‐based systems

Evaluation of jebsen-taylor hand function test for use in nursing students: close-future outlook

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