Minnesota Manual Dexterity test
The Minnesota Manual Dexterity test (MMDT) tool was developed to measure unilateral and bilateral gross and fine manual dexterity.
Intended population[edit | edit source]
Method of use[edit | edit source]
The MMDT consists of a thin board with 60 holes. The blocks have a diameter of 3.7 cms and are red and black. The blocks and holes are approximately the same size. It has 2 subsets the placing test and the turning test.
The placing test: This involves taking the block one by one in the dominant hand and placing it in the hole on the board
The turning test: The subject has to take the block from the right top corner with the left hand, turns it over and places it in the hole with the right hand. For the 2nd row the subject then shifts hands(picks up with the right hand and transfers to the left)[1]
Scoring[edit | edit source]
Psychometrics[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Desrosiers J, Rochette A, Hebert R, Bravo G. The Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test: reliability, validity and reference values studies with healthy elderly people. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. 1997 Dec;64(5):270-6.
