Validity and Reliability of 6-minute Pegboard and Ring Test

The 6PBRT is an upper extremity exercise test that evaluates upper extremity functional capacity through unsupported arm activities. The 6PBRT apparatus consists of four bars placed horizontally on the wall, two at shoulder height and the other two 20 centimeters (cm) above shoulder height. Initially, 10 rings are placed on the lower two bars. Participants sit in a chair in front of the apparatus with back support and feet in full contact with the floor. Participants are instructed to move two rings at a time from the lower bar to the upper bar with both hands (one on each side). When 20 rings are placed from the lower bars to the upper levels, participants are asked to return the rings to the lower level. This sequence of movements is repeated for six minutes. The number of rings moved during the test is used as the final score representing performance. Participants are verbally encouraged every minute during the test, and the verbal command is standardized.

Muscle strength will be measured using a digital dynamometer with the patient in a sitting position. Muscle tests will be repeated three times for each side, and the highest value will be recorded in kg.

Muscle strength will be measured using a digital dynamometer with the patient in a sitting position. Muscle tests will be repeated three times for each side, and the highest value will be recorded in kg.

Muscle strength will be measured using a digital dynamometer with the patient in a sitting position. Muscle tests will be repeated three times for each side, and the highest value will be recorded in kg.

Muscle strength will be measured using a digital dynamometer with the patient in a sitting position. Muscle tests will be repeated three times for each side, and the highest value will be recorded in kg.

The participant will be measured using a hand dynamometer in a sitting position. Muscle tests will be repeated three times for each side, and the highest value will be recorded in kg.

It will be used to evaluate the participants' ability to use a manual wheelchair. A 20-meter track was set up by drawing a line at the beginning and end. Patients were asked to drive their wheelchairs as fast as they could on this 20-meter track. During this time, the evaluator determined how many seconds it took to complete the 20-meter track with a stopwatch, and the results were recorded in seconds.

This test is a quick and easy-to-use test that can be used to measure sitting balance in individuals with SCI. The test is performed while the patient is sitting in a wheelchair with their hips, knees, and ankles flexed at 90 degrees. Individuals place their upper extremities at 90 degrees of flexion in the starting position. After measuring with an inflexible tape measure in this position, patients extend as far as they can and measure again. The distance between them is measured and recorded in centimeters. Participants performed flexion and abduction extensions for the right and left upper extremities separately, and the results will be recorded in centimeters (cm).

BI is a scale that evaluates all steps of daily living activities. It is used to determine the level of independence of individuals in their activities. The scores of the Barthel index vary between 0-100, 0-20 points; completely dependent, 21-61 points; advanced dependent, 62-90 points; moderate dependent, 91-99 points; mild dependent, 100 points; independence.