Table 3 Median values and ranges for the Purdue Pegboard test, Baseline handgrip (kg), Pinch grip (kg) and 3-Chuck grip (kg) in workers and referents.
From: Vibration induced injuries in hands in long-term vibration exposed workers
Variable | All workers (N = 47) | p-values | Referents (N = 18) | p-values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purdue DH | 13.0 (3–16) | 0.001 | 15.5 (13–19) | 0.033 |
Pegboard NDH | 12.0 (2–17) | 15.0 (9–18) | ||
Baseline DH | 40.0 (8–81) | 0.21 | 42.0 (30–61) | 0.11 |
hand grip NDH | 43.8 (6–73) | 39.3 (25–68) | ||
Pinch DH | 9.9 (3–15) | 0.59 | 9.2 (6–29) | 0.09 |
grip NDH | 9.8 (3–15) | 8.5 (6–13) | ||
3-Chuck DH | 8.6 (3–13) | 0.67 | 8.0 (7–13) | 0.11 |
grip NDH | 8.4 (2–14) | 7.9 (6–14) |