Table 2. Results of outcomes for mahjong players and non-players in finger pointing toward a stationary visual target.
Outcome measures | Non-mahjong players (n=20) |
Mahjong players (n =21) |
---|---|---|
Dominant hands | ||
EMG reaction time (ms) | 383.4 ± 77.5 | 357.7 ± 39.5 |
EMG movement time (ms) | 611.1 ± 193.5 | 569.6 ± 81.6 |
End-point accuracy (mm) | 8.5 ± 5.2 | 7.1 ± 2.3 |
Non-dominant hands | ||
EMG reaction time (ms) | 377.8 ± 45.8 | 381.9 ± 37.3 |
EMG movement time (ms) | 639.5 ± 179.2 | 598.0 ± 88.5 |
End-point accuracy (mm) | 12.8 ± 7.5 | 8.9 ± 2.8* |
*Significant difference between the mahjong players and non-players. Data are presented as the mean ± SD. EMG: Electromyography