Postural organization and inter-limb coordination are altered after stroke when an isometric maximum bilateral pushing effort of the upper limbs is performed

Abstract Background Postural strategies of the trunk and lower limbs are linked to upper limb motor activities. The objective was analyze postural organization at as well inter-limb coordination during isometric maximal bilateral pushing limbs. Methods Fifteen individuals after stroke 17 healthy participants were assessed with an instrumented exerciser paired sitting surface while they executed pushes anteroposterior, vertical mediolateral forces recorded handles, thighs feet. Force values efforts each segment between sides compared. Findings During pushes, paretic handles for than nonparetic side both control (p  Interpretation Bilateral gradual induces impaired in stroke. It may reveal be a promising strategy assess train post-stroke clinical setting. Also, providing feedback would help better symmetry efforts.