Table 2. Optimal frequencies within the high function [HF] group for specific outcome measures studied. Low function [LF] group showed no significant changes when pre and post intervention measures were compared.
Measure | Frequency | Significance (P) |
---|---|---|
Grip | High (40 Hz) | < 0.001* |
Lateral Pinch | High (40 Hz) | 0.04* |
Palmar Pinch | High (40 Hz) | 0.36 |
Tip Pinch | High (40 Hz) | 0.08 |
Minnesota Dexterity | Low (20 Hz) | 0.02* |
Endurance | Low (20 Hz) | 0.02* |
MVC | High (40 Hz) | 0.75 |
RMS | High (40 Hz) | 0.02* |
MVC - Maximal voluntary isometric contraction of thumb adduction; RMS - Root mean square of EMG during maximal voluntary isometric contraction of thumb adduction;
significant at the alpha ≤ 0.05 level.