Table 1 Quantification of the neurological qualities examined [4,5,9].
From: A cross-sectional study of the relation between symptoms and physical findings in computer operators
Examined quality | Interpretation |
|---|---|
Manual testing of individual muscles | 5 Contraction against powerful resistance/normal function = 0 4+ Contraction against gravity and strong resistance = 1 4 Contraction against gravity and moderate resistance = 2 4- Contraction against gravity and slight resistance = 3 |
Mechanosensitivity with slight pressure along nerve trunks | No soreness = 0 Mild mechanical allodynia = 1 Moderate mechanical allodynia = 2 Severe mechanical allodynia = 3 |
Sensibility examined by needle prick (algesia) and tuning fork 256 Hz (vibratory threshold) | Normal sensibility = 0 Reduced/changed sensibility = 1 Severely reduced/changed sensibility = 2 |