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Table 1 Outcome variables for each of the tests within the battery

From: Measuring dexterity in the podiatrist population: a cross-sectional comparison of novice students and experienced podiatrists

Test (in order of testing)

Outcome Variables

Tremor

Peak power in acceleration spectrum (g2), Frequency of peak power (Hz)

Visuomotor tracking test (VTT)

Absolute error value (deg), Maximum cross-correlation value (ρ), lag (ms)

Finger Tapping Test (FTT)

Maximum taps (n), Coefficient of variation

Maximum Pinch Grip (P-MVC)

Maximum force (N)

Grip-Lift Task

Preload duration (ms), Minimum Load (N), Maximum grip force (N), Grip force to Lift force ratio, Maximum cross-correlation (ρ), Timeshift (ms), Average Grip (N), Standard Deviation of grip, Hold ratio, Lift Duration (ms)

Grooved Pegboard Test (GPT)

Time to complete (s)

Grip Strength (G-MVC)

Maximum Force (Kgs)

AsTEX ® Sensory test

Texture Discrimination Index (mm)