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Table 1 Comparison of PARKO and iPARKO device functions

From: New “iPARKO” finger extensor facilitation training device for chronic hemiplegic hand after stroke: development and verification of its effectiveness in healthy individuals

 

PARKO

iPARKO

Adjustment to secure each fingertip

Not equipped

Equipped

Measurement of the force applied to each fingertip

Not equipped

Equipped

Measurement of hand force

Not equipped

Equipped

Biofeedback of extensor/flexor muscles

Equipped

Equipped

  1. The functions of PARKO and iPARKO devices are compared. As such, iPARKO device, unlike PARKO device, is equipped with the adjustment to secure each fingertip, the measurement of the force applied to each fingertip, and the measurement of hand force. Both PARKO and iPARKO devices contain information on the biofeedback of extensor/flexor muscles