An analysis of pinch strength and EMG parameters for CTS group

  • Lee, H.I. (Dept. of Industrial Engineering, Dong-A University) ;
  • Lee, D.C. (Dept. of Industrial Engineering, Dong-A University) ;
  • Lee, S.D. (Dept. of Industrial Engineering, Dong-A University)
  • Published : 1996.08.01

Abstract

It is known fact that the CTS patients have lower pinch strength than the normal people. And we can assume that the sensory nerve action potential(SNAP) and the nerve conduction velocity(NCV) of the CTS group are lower or slower than the normal subjects. This paper analysed the grip strength and performed EMG experiment for the group Norm, G1 and G2. The results are as follows: 1) CTS patients have lower pinch strength than normal people. 2) There was no significant difference on SNAP between the CTS group and the normal group. 3) There was significant difference on NCV among Norm, G1, and G2 group. Especially, significant level was higher in the evening after the continuous use of wrist.

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