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Table 4 Grip and pinch strength with and without robot assistance (R-A)

From: Hand Extension Robot Orthosis (HERO) Grip Glove: enabling independence amongst persons with severe hand impairments after stroke

 Grip Strength (N)R-A Grip Strength (N)Δ Grip Strength (N)Pinch Strength (N)R-A Pinch Strength (N)Δ Pinch Strength (N)
P1022.222.2010.410.4
P2n/an/an/a017.817.8
P308.98.920.817.8−3
P43n/an/a3.7n/an/a
P575.64.4− 71.219.38.9−10.4
P617.813.3−4.417.84.4−13.3
P728.24.4−23.720.811.9−8.9
P825.28.9−16.330.411.1−19.3
P986n/an/a32.64.4−28.2
P1050.426.7−23.714.811.9−3
P1122.2n/an/a22.2n/an/a
Mean (SD)30.8 (30.5)12.7 (8.9)−15.5 (29.9)16.6 (11.1)11.0 (4.8)−6.4 (14.1)
  1. Average grip strength and pinch strength over three repeat trials measured using a dynamometer and pinch gauge