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Table 1 shows WMFT results before (pre) and after (post) the 4 week period. SD, standard deviation

From: Using an upper extremity exoskeleton for semi-autonomous exercise during inpatient neurological rehabilitation- a pilot study

WMFT items

pre (Mean value +/− SD)

post (Mean value +/− SD)

Significance

All items (15)

87.4 +/− 18.2 (seconds)

73.0 +/−  27.1 (seconds)

p = 0.066

Including the items for hand and arm

Seven Items

51.4 +/− 37.0 (seconds)

36.0 +/−  35.0 (seconds)

p = 0.038

Including the items for shoulder and arm

One Item

0,6 kg +/− 0.9 (kilogram)

1.6 +/− 1.5 (kilogram)

p = 0.027

Shoulder-force