Hand strength and perceived manual ability among patients with multiple sclerosis Journal Article
| Authors: | Chen, C. C.; Kasven, N.; Karpatkin, H. I.; Sylvester, A. |
| Article Title: | Hand strength and perceived manual ability among patients with multiple sclerosis |
| Abstract: | Chen CC, Kasven N, Karpatkin HI, Sylvester A. Hand strength and perceived manual ability among patients with multiple sclerosis. Objectives: To describe hand function among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and to examine the relationship between strength and self-reported abilities. Design: Cross-sectional study using a convenience sample. Setting: Outpatient department at a rehabilitation center. Participants: Forty-four community-dwelling adults with MS (mean age, 49±9y; range, 34-68y) who were monitored by rehabilitation practitioners. Interventions: Not applicable. Main Outcome Measures: Grip and pinch (tip, lateral, palmar) strengths and Manual Ability Measure (MAM-36). Results: When compared with the 50- to 54-year-old female norms, the pinch and grip strengths of the sample were lower. MAM-36 correlated moderately with right pinch (tip, lateral, palmar) strengths (r range, .51-.59; P<.01). Conclusions: Manual ability seems to be more associated with pinch than grip strengths, probably because finger strength and dexterity are both needed to perform many hand tasks. © 2007 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. |
| Keywords: | adult; clinical article; controlled study; aged; middle aged; hand function; outcome assessment; age factors; outcome assessment (health care); disease severity; scoring system; outpatient department; cross-sectional studies; rehabilitation; multiple sclerosis; activities of daily living; perception; disability evaluation; hand strength; expanded disability status scale; hand grip; motor skills |
| Journal Title: | Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| Volume: | 88 |
| Issue: | 6 |
| ISSN: | 0003-9993 |
| Publisher: | W.B. Saunders Co. |
| Date Published: | 2007-06-01 |
| Start Page: | 794 |
| End Page: | 797 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.03.010 |
| PUBMED: | 17532905 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 7" - "Export Date: 17 November 2011" - "CODEN: APMHA" - "Source: Scopus" |
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