[Comparison of various patterns of chopstick use and functional performance].
Three hundred and ninety-seven normal adult subjects were tested in order to investigate the prevalences of various patterns of chopstick-use. Manipulation speed was also compared. According to the movement of the fingers, finger positions and contact areas, we can divide the various chopstick-use patterns into 3 basic patterns with 13 variations. Prevalences of the 3 basic patterns were palmar prehension (68.5%), lateral prehension (14.2%), and dynamic palmar prehension (17.3%). There was a statistically significant difference in manipulation speed among the 3 basic patterns. The influence of sex and age on manipulation speed was also analyzed for each of the 3 basic chopstick-use patterns. The results of this study will serve as a reference for occupational therapists in the evaluation and training for eating activities.
Chang
J J
JJ
School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical College, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Chien
T H
TH
Lin
Y T
YT
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D003297:Cooking and Eating Utensils; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors