Playing Piano Can Improve Upper Extremity Function after Stroke: Case Studies

Figure 1

Scores of the three participants at different time points on the box and block test (a), nine hole peg test (b), and the Jebsen hand function test (c). For the box and block test, the scores represent the maximum number of blocks transported from one box to the other in 60 seconds. For the nine hole peg test, the time required to place and remove nine dowels into a nine holes is represented. For the Jebsen hand function test, the time required to complete the following subtests is shown: (1) simulating page turning; (2) lifting small common objects; (3) simulated feeding; (4) stacking checkers; (5) lifting large, light objects; (6) lifting large, heavy objects.