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Table 1 Items of bimanual activity test (BAT)

From: A randomized clinical control study on the efficacy of three-dimensional upper limb robotic exoskeleton training in chronic stroke

#

Task

Type

#

Task

Type

1

Loosen and tighten the cap of a bottle

Power

14

Open and close a zip

Pinch

2

Open and close a padlock

Power

15

Fast and unfasten a belt buckle

Pinch

3

Cut a piece of modeling paste using fork and knife

Pinch

16

Squeeze the toothpaste on a toothbrush

Power

4

Loosen and tighten the cap of a 10 cm jar

Power

17

Spread a tablecloth over a table

Power

5

Tear a piece of paper in four parts

Pinch

18

Roll a poster and close it with an elastic

Power

6

Draw a line using a pencil and a ruler

Pinch

19

Unscrew a bolt

Power

7

Cut a piece of paper in two parts using scissors

Pinch

20

Open a safety closure cap

Power

8

Open a closed paper-bag

Pinch

21

Open a glasses case

Power

9

Fold a piece of paper and place it in a paper-bag

Pinch

22

Open a pack of handkerchief and take one

Pinch

10

Staple 2 pages

Pinch

23

Move a 1 kg shoe box

Power

11

Tie a bow on a gift box

Pinch

24

Move a shoe box over another shoe box

Power

12

Tie a shoe

Pinch

25

Move a ball from the ground to a table

Power

13

Shuffle playing cards

Pinch

   
  1. Different background colors highlight the sub-division in Pinch and Power tasks (fine mobility and gross movements)