Table 2.
Changes observed in parameters measured.
| Experimental group (N = 31) | Control group (N = 25) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre | Post | Pre | Post | |
| Handgrip strength (kg) | 18.9 ± 10.7 | 21.9 ± 10.7 | 17.7 ± 13.9 | 19.4 ± 14.6 |
| Tactile-pressure threshold (log100.1 mg)∗ | 3.51 ± 0.62 | 3.19 ± 0.51 | 3.66 ± 1.02 | 3.54 ± 1.11 |
| Completion time (sec) | ||||
| Large ball | 12.3 ± 9.0 | 10.3 ± 8.1 | 13.9 ± 10.4 | 12.9 ± 10.6 |
| Middle-sized ball∗ | 11.5 ± 9.0 | 9.5 ± 8.3 | 13.1 ± 10.9 | 13.4 ± 11.7 |
| Small ball∗ | 22.0 ± 7.7 | 17.6 ± 7.3 | 20.8 ± 8.2 | 19.8 ± 8.6 |
| Small metal disc∗ | 21.5 ± 9.5 | 18.0 ± 8.3 | 19.7 ± 8.1 | 19.3 ± 9.0 |
Values are shown as means ± standard deviations. ∗Significant group × time interaction.