多发性硬化症患者的手部力量与感知手部能力

Hand strength and perceived manual ability among patients with multiple sclerosis.

作者信息

Chen Christine C, Kasven Nicole, Karpatkin Herbert I, Sylvester Andrew

机构信息

Department of Occupational Therapy, New York University, New York, NY 10012, USA.

出版信息

Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Jun;88(6):794-7. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.03.010.

DOI:10.1016/j.apmr.2007.03.010

PMID:17532905

Abstract

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+/-9 y; range, 34-68 y) 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.

摘要