Table 2

Included tasks

Type of taskTask descriptionDuration/repetitions
RestArms at rest, in a relaxed position on the participant’s lap and supinated hands20–30 s
Postural tasksSupinated outstretched arms and hands20–30 s
Pronated outstretched arms and relaxed wrists20–30 s
Pronated outstretched arms and hands20–30 s
Pronated outstretched arms and extended wrists20–30 s
Hands in front of chest: shoulders abducted at 90 degrees, fingers pointing towards each other20–30 s
Index finger in front of nose*20–30 s
DexteritySpiral drawing*1 Archimedes spiral
Writing*1 sentence
Nine-hole pegboard test*1 test
Diadochokinesis20–30 s
Finger tappingFinger tapping task: metronome cue* (3 and 5 Hz)20 s
Finger tapping task: self-paced*20–30 s
Four-finger tapping task*20–30 s
Pointing tasksSimple finger-to-nose manoeuvre*5 repetitions
Point-to-nose test*12 repetitions
Point-to-point test*12 repetitions
Mental distractionPronated outstretched arms and hands+‘serial sevens’ (100–7–7 etc)20–30 s
SuppressionPronated outstretched arms and hands+request to suppress all other movements20–30 s
SpeechRepetition, spontaneous sentences, sustained vowel phonationNot applicable
DrinkingDrinking from a cup*5 repetitions
GaitStanding20–30 s
Walking20–30 s
Tandem gait20–30 s
  • *All unilateral tasks are subsequently performed with the right and left hand.