💨 Abstract

The principle behind the hand test, is to identify issues with the cerebellum by observing the ability to perform rapid alternating hand movements. Results can help indicate problems like strokes, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, or brain tumors. The test checks for dysdiadochokinesia, and while not a formal diagnostic tool, it’s part of broader neurological assessments. Struggling with this test isn’t a definitive diagnosis, but it signals the need for further medical evaluation.

Courtesy: Isabel Shaw