UPPER EXTREMITY

This study looked at 80 people with Parkinson's disease to see if there is a link between how much their body sways when standing or walking and how well they can use their hands for tasks like picking up small objects. Researchers used a small motion sensor to measure trunk sway…

This study looked at arm function and oxygen use in 60 women — some who had breast cancer and some who were healthy. Researchers measured how well the arms work during exercise and how muscles use oxygen. The goal was to understand if breast cancer survivors have reduced arm capa…

This study looked at 70 people with Parkinson's disease to understand how muscle strength in the shoulders, arms, and hands relates to everyday hand skills like grasping and fine motor tasks. Participants had their muscle strength measured with a digital device and performed a pe…

This study looked at 55 stroke survivors to see if their arm function soon after a stroke could predict how well their trunk (core) would recover later. Researchers measured trunk control and arm skills using standard tests. The goal is to find simple early clues that help plan b…