Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 3

Dexterity Measurement Across the Age Span (3–25 Years) with Jebsen Hand Function Test-An Observational Study

1Internee, School of Physiotherapy, Vels University, Chennai

2Professor, School of Physiotherapy, Vels University, Chennai

Online published on 18 July, 2017.

Abstract

The purpose of my study is to find the dexterity as measured with jebsen hand function test across the age span from 3–25 years. This study gives a vivid account about dexterity measured with jebsen hand function test across the age span from 3–25 years and compares the jebsen hand function test performance by age group and gender. Hand function is an each person's ability to coordinate the hand and manipulate objects in a fixed time. The ability has a greatly impacts on an individual's performance in their daily activities and to complete work related tasks and engaging on the leisure activities. This also works as an indicator to know the academic performance, work performance and in the independent living. Thus the present study reveals the flaw in dexterity that can be detected at the earliest using jebsen hand function test to identify individuals who needs special attention in this regards.

Keywords

Dexterity, Jebsen Hand Function Test