Comparison with Other Hand Therapy Systems
The following table shows a comparison of the E-LINK and Greenleaf Eval systems:
E-LINK | DEVICES AND SOFTWARE MODULES | GREENLEAF EVALUATION |
X4 InterX Unit to PC | INTERFACE UNIT | Interface Unit standalone or to PC |
DYNAMOMETER | ||
Standard Grip Strength Test with up to 3 measurements taken over the 5 positions |
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Graph generated for grip strength/position | ||
Statistics: average grip strength & CV% | ||
Sustained Grip Strength Test with fixed time intervals |
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Statistics: peak force, time to peak, average over last 60%, average to peak ratio and endurance | ||
Records 8 grip strength measurements | Rapid Exchange Grip Strength Test | Records 5 grip strength measurements |
Progress over time Reports/Outcome Measure | ||
Statistics: up to 10 tests can be plotted and gives % change per session, from the first test and % of normative data | ||
Grip Strength Exercise | ||
Gradable activities working randomly or to the end range with some activities focusing on cognitive skills | ||
PINCHMETER | ||
Key, Three Jaw and Tip-to-Tip positions & single Thumb to Finger Opposition measurements | Standard Pinch Strength Test with up to 3 measurements taken over the 5 positions |
Key, Lateral and Three-Jaw positions |
Statistics: average pinch strength & CV% | ||
Sustained Pinch Strength Test with fixed time intervals |
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Statistics: peak force, time to peak, average over last 60%, average to peak ratio and endurance | ||
Progress over time Reports/Outcome Measure | ||
Statistics: up to 10 tests can be plotted and gives % change per session and from the first test | ||
Pinch Strength Exercise | ||
Gradable activities working randomly or to the end range with some Activities focusing on cognitive skills | ||
SMALL GONIOMETER FOR HAND ROM | ||
Fingers and Thumb: flexion/extension, active or passive , adduction/abduction, lateral deviation and rotational deformity. Automatic generation of impairment calculation | ||
Tip-to-Palm: measures proximal, mid-palmar or distaI crease plus Thumb Opposition. Automatic generation of impairment calculation | ||
Thumb Opposition Kapandji | ||
Hand ROM photo and caption | ||
LARGE GONIOMETER | ||
Wrist: flexion/extension, radial/ulnar deviation, active or passive. Automatic generation of impairment calculation | ||
Elbow and Forearm: flexion/extension, pronation/supination, active or passive. Automatic generation of impairment calculation | ||
Shoulder: flexion/extension, adduction/abduction, internal/external rotation, active or passive. Automatic generation of impairment calculation | ||
Back and Neck: Manual data entry for ROM | ||
Hips, Knee, Ankle and Toes: Electronic or Manual entry for Lower Limb ROM also included. Automatic generation of impairment calculation | ||
Progress over time Reports/Outcome Measure | ||
Statistics: up to 10 ROM tests can be plotted | ||
Data Export for Statistical Purposes | ||
UPPER EXTREMITY EVALUATION SOFTWARE | ||
Coverage/Cosmesis Screens | ||
Amputation | ||
Sensation Tests | ||
Oedema | ||
Pain | ||
Manual Muscle Test | ||
Dexterity and Provocative Diagnostic Tests | ||
Outcome Measures | ||
Activities of Daily Living Index for Stroke patients | ||
UPPER EXTREMITY IMPAIRMENT CALCULATION | ||
Revised 4th and 5th editions | AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment | 3rd and Revised 3rd editions |
Full Body Chart shown | Impairment Calculation | Numeric value displayed |
Report: detailed chart and text | Full Report | Text Report |
Use the uninvolved side as the normal for calculation of ROM and Strength impairments |
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