Research Article

Effects of Tactile Sensitivity on Structural Variability of Digit Forces during Stable Precision Grip

Table 1

Semmes–Weinstein monofilament test scores under the four tactile conditions.

Tactile conditions
IIIIIIIV

Digits
 Thumb2.62 ± 0.29 3.75 ± 0.322.62 ± 0.293.79 ± 0.22
 Index finger2.56 ± 0.202.59 ± 0.25 3.63 ± 0.393.66 ± 0.35

Scores were demonstrated as mean ± standard deviations.
Significantly different from baseline condition I ( < 0.001).