Nine-Hole Wooden Peg Test for Dexterity Testing

The Nine-Hole Wooden Peg Test for Dexterity Testing is a great tool for improving and testing patients' motor coordination, evaluation and finger dexterity. This test is quick and easy to perform, and provides an accurate insight into an individual's motor skills.

Key Features of the Peg Test

• Great for assessing and improving motor coordination, evaluations and finger dexterity
• Includes a square 12cm wooden pegboard with nine holes
• Comes with 6mm pegs
• Made of natural materials

How to Perform the Nine-Hole Peg Test

The patient's dominant hand should be tested first.

1. Start by instructing the patient to: "Pick up the pegs one at a time, using your right (or left) hand only and put them into the holes in any order until the holes are all filled. Then remove the pegs one at a time and return them to the container. Stabilise the peg board with your dominant hand. This is a practice test. See how fast you can put all the pegs in and take them out again. Are you ready? Go!"
2. After the patient performs the practice trial, instruct the patient: "This will be the actual test. The instructions are the same. Work as quickly as you can. Are you ready? Go!" (Start the stop watch when the patient touches the first peg.)
3. While the patient is performing the test say "Faster". When the patient places the last peg on the board, instruct the patient: "Out again…faster."
4. Stop the stop watch when the last peg hits the container.
5. Place the container on the opposite side of the pegboard and repeat the instructions with the non-dominant hand.