Basic Study
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2017.
World J Methodol. Jun 26, 2017; 7(2): 68-72
Published online Jun 26, 2017. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v7.i2.68
Table 2 A hypothetical example showing nutech functional scores of a spinal cord injury patient before and after therapy
ParametersNFS score before therapyNFS score after therapy
Motor assessment (shoulder)
Flexion14
Extension13
Adduction25
AbductionNANA
Internal rotation25
External rotation15
Motor assessment (elbow)
FlexionNANA
ExtensionNANA
Supination25
Pronation25
Motor assessment (wrist)
Flexion13
Extension14
Radial deviation25
Ulnar deviationNANA
Motor assessment (fingers - grasp)
Use full palmar graspNANA
Use radial-digital graspNANA
Use standard pincer grasp25
Use spherical grasp35
Use intrinsic-plus grasp35
Use power grasp on tool25
Motor assessment (fingers - release)
Release object freely15
Release 1-inch object in container15
Stack 1-inch blocks15
Release tiny objects13
Throw small ball at least 3 feet14
Motor assessment (hip)
FlexionNANA
ExtensionNANA
Adduction13
Abduction15
Internal rotation15
External rotation25
Motor assessment (knee)
Flexion13
Extension13
Motor assessment (ankle)
Plantar flexionNANA
Dorsi flexionNANA
InversionNANA
EversionNANA
Motor assessment (toe)
Flexion14
Extension15
Sensory assessment
Superficial sensation25
Deep sensation25
Autonomic assessment
Bladder sensationNANA
Bladder control14
Bowel sensation15
Bowel control25
Blood pressure assessment35
Bed sore assessment
Bed sore number15
Bed sore size15
General assessment
BreathingNANA
SweatingNANA
Swallowing25
Gait with calipersNANA
Calipers15
Spasticity15
ClonusNENE
Deformity15
ContractureNANA
Flaccidity35
Bulk/limb atrophy14
Sitting balance25
Standing balanceNANA
Walking aid15
Walking distanceNANA
Total67197