A grating orientation task with controlled dome elevation speed and contact force: stimulus conditions and day-to-day reliability.

Kei Saito, Sho Kojima, Taiga Hiraga, Yusuke Sekine, Hideaki Onishi

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Kei SaitoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan.

Sho KojimaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan.

Taiga HiragaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan.

Yusuke SekineDepartment of Physical Therapy, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan.

Hideaki OnishiDepartment of Physical Therapy, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan.

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Abstract

The grating orientation discrimination task (GOT) is typically used to assess tactile spatial acuity. However, performance is influenced by stimulus speed, contact force between the stimulator and the skin, and the method of discrimination. This study aimed to explore suitable stimulus conditions for a novel GOT approach and evaluate its feasibility, day-to-day reliability, and psychometric properties for assessing tactile spatial acuity.•Tested different stimulus speeds and contact forces.•Compared a novel three-alternative method with the conventional approach.•Assessed reliability and psychometric properties of GOT measurements.

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Contact forceGrating orientation discriminationLifting speedReproducibilityTactile spatial acuity

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PMID42787568

DOI10.1016/j.mex.2026.104160

PMCPMC13602326

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