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Evaluation of precision grip using pneumatically controlled loads.

J Hermsdörfer·N Mai·C Marquardt
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Precise control of grip force and finger movement is a fundamental aspect of motor tasks in which an object is held and manipulated between the subject's fingers. A new device to measure motor performance which simultaneously records grip force and finger movement is described. The subject holds a small, compressible cylinder between thumb and index finger. The load opposing finger movements is controlled pneumatically and may be altered with computer software. Different types of loads (e.g., constant load, spring load) may be applied. In addition, reactions to perturbing stimuli (e.g., fast changes of load) may be measured. Construction principles and examples of tasks investigating different aspects of hand function are presented in the paper.

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J Hermsdörfer, N Mai, C Marquardt. Evaluation of precision grip using pneumatically controlled loads.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0165-0270(92)90049-j

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