Descriptive data of finger extension (EXIT) force and grip strength in the right hand, hand function (QuickDASH) and VAS pain presented as mean ± SD (min–max)
| Baseline | HE I (n=62) | HE II (n=59) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean finger extension (N) | 23±13 (1–53) | 26±11 (2–59) |
| Mean grip strength (N) | 114±61 (14–285) | 129±55 (28–312) |
| QuickDASH | 36±18 (5–84) | 32±19 (2–89) |
| VAS pain | 2.9±2 (0–9) | 2.5±2 (0–8) |
| After 8 weeks | HE I (n=60) | HE II (n=53) |
| Mean finger extension (N) | 29±15 (1–70) | 29±14 (6–62) |
| Mean grip strength (N) | 141±64 (32–306) | 147±78 (10–325) |
| QuickDASH | 31±19 (0–75) | 29±20 (0–80) |
| VAS pain | 2.8±2 (0–8) | 2.3±2 (0–8) |