Table 2 Protocols
From: A preliminary investigation assessing the viability of classifying hand postures in seniors
Protocols | Definitions | Arm position |
|---|---|---|
Protocol A | Apply maximum force by squeezing the custom rig two times. | Pronation |
Protocol B | Apply maximum torque for radial deviation two times and then apply maximum torque for ulnar deviation two times. | Pronation |
Protocol C | Apply 50% MVC force while squeezing for three seconds. Repeat for three times. | Pronation |
Protocol D | Apply 50% MVC torque for alternate radial and ulnar deviation for three seconds. Repeat for three times. | Pronation |
Protocol E | Pinch two times with a comfortable force using thumb and index finger, then two times using thumb and middle finger, then two times using thumb and ring finger and finally two times using thumb and little finger. | Pronation |
Protocol FC | Apply 50% MVC force while squeezing for three seconds. Repeat for three times. | Supination |
Protocol FD | Apply 50% MVC torque for alternate radial and ulnar deviation for three seconds. Repeat for three times. | Supination |
Protocol FE | Pinch two times with a comfortable force using thumb and index finger, then two times using thumb and middle finger, then two times using thumb and ring finger and finally two times using thumb and little finger. | Supination |