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Impaired Object Handling during Bimanual Task Performance in Multiple Sclerosis
Joint Authors
Gorniak, Stacey L.
Plow, Matthew
McDaniel, Corey
Alberts, Jay L.
Source
Multiple Sclerosis International
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We investigated the kinetic features of manual dexterity and fine motor control during a task that resembles an activity of daily living in 30 persons with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (PwMS).
Specifically, a novel two-transducer system was used to measure time and grip-load forces during a bimanual task that is similar to opening and closing a jar.
We hypothesized that PwMS would have increased grip force production, deteriorations in kinetic timing, and preserved grip-load coupling indices compared to healthy controls (i.e., young and older adults).
Increased grip force production and deterioration in timing indices were confirmed in PwMS.
Abnormal grip-load coupling was exhibited by PwMS, in contrast to healthy participants.
The correlation between task time and self-reported disability scores suggests that objective measurement of impaired upper-extremity movements relates to perception of overall function.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gorniak, Stacey L.& Plow, Matthew& McDaniel, Corey& Alberts, Jay L.. 2014. Impaired Object Handling during Bimanual Task Performance in Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gorniak, Stacey L.…[et al.]. Impaired Object Handling during Bimanual Task Performance in Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gorniak, Stacey L.& Plow, Matthew& McDaniel, Corey& Alberts, Jay L.. Impaired Object Handling during Bimanual Task Performance in Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1046599
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1046599