Grooved Pegboard

Grooved Pegboard is a professional assessment and training tool in occupational therapy used to measure and develop fine motor skills, hand speed, and visual-motor coordination by inserting guided screws into holes with different orientations. What is Grooved Pegboard? A test board usually containing 25 holes oriented at different angles with screws that have a specific slot/guide, requiring the user to rotate the screw and adjust its direction before inserting it. This seemingly simple challenge provides an accurate picture of: Hand performance speed. Finger control accuracy. Motor planning and attention ability. Therapeutic importance Measuring manual dexterity: insertion time and error count reflect the level of precision and control. Enhancing eye-hand coordination: matching the screw direction with the hole activates visual focus and processing. Rehabilitation after nerve injuries: a common tool used in stroke cases and peripheral nerve injuries. Assessing motor perception and spatial orientation: helps the specialist identify weaknesses accurately. Common uses Occupational therapy programs in clinics and hospitals. Monitoring the development of fine skills in children. Evaluating elderly or patients after neurological/muscular surgeries. Pre- and post-session measurements to track quantitative improvement. Why is it a practical option? Quantifiable comparative results (time/errors). Durable design that withstands intensive use. Progresses in difficulty by changing the hand used or the order of insertion. Suitable size for transport and work in clinics or at home under supervision.