Table 3. Results of outcomes for mahjong players and non-players in finger pointing toward a moving target.
Outcome measures | Non-mahjong players (n=20) |
Mahjong players (n =21) |
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Dominant hands | ||
EMG reaction time (ms) | 347.5 ± 65.4 | 333.6 ± 42.4 |
EMG movement time (ms) | 649.5 ± 239.0 | 529.9 ± 63.3* |
End-point accuracy (mm) | 10.2 ± 6.3 | 8.2 ± 3.3 |
Non-dominant hands | ||
EMG reaction time (ms) | 381.6 ± 73.6 | 335.1 ± 32.6* |
EMG movement time (ms) | 629.9 ± 199.4 | 617.6 ± 59.8 |
End-point accuracy (mm) | 16.3 ± 11.5 | 10.3 ± 2.8* |
*Significant differences between the mahjong players and non-players. Data are presented as the mean ± SD. EMG: Electromyograpy