Test-retest reliability of computerised hand dynamometry in adults with acquired brain injury.

摘要: Background/aim The ability to objectively and reliably measure hand performance over time is critical monitor patient evaluate treatment efficacy. Current spasticity measures are subjective in nature fail capture the complexity of multi-faceted upper motor neuron syndrome. This study examined test–retest reliability dynamic computerised dynamometry for simultaneously measuring multiple aspects positive negative features syndrome during an active grasp release task. Methods Community-living adults with following acquired brain injury attending metropolitan clinics management limb (N = 36; mean age 50 years ±15) control participants (N = 27, 40 years ±12) completed a protocol across two testing occasions 5 weeks apart. Objective measurement Isometric Force, Cycle Duration Grip Work, Force Velocity, was repeated test dynamometer reproducibility performance. Results Kendall Coefficient Concordance W scores ranged from W = 0.69–0.98 elements release, including Duration, Work Velocity. Conclusions The investigated showed fair/good excellent levels subjects injury.