Table 1.
Mean values of kinematic parameters of the three movements (tasks)
| Task 1 (Distant) | Task 2 (Middle) | Task 3 (Close) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| End-point kinematics | |||
| ROM, cm | |||
| Vertical | 49.0 (6.0) | 46.5 (5.3) | 41.6 (9.1) |
| Horizontal | 4.8 (3.6) | 5.4 (3.5) | 7.5 (4.7) |
| Peak velocity, cm/s | |||
| Vertical | 91.6 (6.8) | 121.6 (12.5) | 120.4 (4.6) |
| Horizontal | 16.3 (2.7) | 17.0 (1.9) | 11.8 (4.6) |
| Peak acceleration, cm/s2 | |||
| Vertical | 393.9 (38.5) | 485.0 (63.9) | 477.2 (34.7) |
| Horizontal | 89.8 (12.5) | 102.5 (19.1) | 75.5 (25.0) |
| Joint kinematics | |||
| ROM, cm | |||
| Shoulder | 47.8 (8.1) | 39.7 (10.6) | 13.8 (17.6) |
| Elbow | 14.2 (13.3) | 39.3 (14.4) | 80.6 (18.8) |
| Peak velocity, cm/s | |||
| Shoulder | 123.1 (18.8) | 120.1 (22.5) | 43.6 (19.4) |
| Elbow | 51.6 (23.8) | 133.6 (30.6) | 205.9 (29.7) |
| Peak acceleration, cm/s2 | |||
| Shoulder | 560.9 (100.5) | 615.2 (116.6) | 250.9 (104.8) |
| Elbow | 341.4 (128.7) | 796.4 (180.5) | 1,010.7 (236.5) |
Values are means (SD). ROM, range of motion.