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Table 4 Grip and pinch strength with and without robot assistance (R-A)

From: Hand Extension Robot Orthosis (HERO) Grip Glove: enabling independence amongst persons with severe hand impairments after stroke

 

Grip Strength (N)

R-A Grip Strength (N)

Δ Grip Strength (N)

Pinch Strength (N)

R-A Pinch Strength (N)

Δ Pinch Strength (N)

P1

0

22.2

22.2

0

10.4

10.4

P2

n/a

n/a

n/a

0

17.8

17.8

P3

0

8.9

8.9

20.8

17.8

−3

P4

3

n/a

n/a

3.7

n/a

n/a

P5

75.6

4.4

− 71.2

19.3

8.9

−10.4

P6

17.8

13.3

−4.4

17.8

4.4

−13.3

P7

28.2

4.4

−23.7

20.8

11.9

−8.9

P8

25.2

8.9

−16.3

30.4

11.1

−19.3

P9

86

n/a

n/a

32.6

4.4

−28.2

P10

50.4

26.7

−23.7

14.8

11.9

−3

P11

22.2

n/a

n/a

22.2

n/a

n/a

Mean (SD)

30.8 (30.5)

12.7 (8.9)

−15.5 (29.9)

16.6 (11.1)

11.0 (4.8)

−6.4 (14.1)

  1. Average grip strength and pinch strength over three repeat trials measured using a dynamometer and pinch gauge