Large bilateral asymmetry and task deficits are typically observed during bimanual actions of
stroke survivors. Do these abnormalities originate from unilateral impairments affecting their …

Background The ability to coordinate forces with both hands is crucial for manipulating
objects in bimanual tasks. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of …

OBJECTIVE: This study determined the nature of bimanual deficits during visually-guided
isometric force production in chronic stroke. METHODS: Stroke survivors and age-matched …

Stroke leads to motor asymmetries in the flexor and extensor muscles of the hand. Typically,
the strength deficits in the extensors are greater than the flexors. The impact of differential …

Dysfunction in bilateral coordination post-stroke is responsible for impaired bilateral
movements. This study examined bilateral synergies using the uncontrolled manifold (UCM) …

Dynamic force modulation is critical for performing skilled bimanual tasks. Unilateral motor
impairments after stroke contribute to asymmetric hand function. Here, we investigate the …

Stroke often results in hemiparesis, leaving one side of the body “affected” relative to the
other side. Prior research has shown that the affected arm has higher variability; however …

Background Bilateral motor control deficits poststroke may be lateralized by hemisphere
damage. This preliminary study investigated bilateral force control between left and right …

Typical upper limb-mediated activities of daily living involve coordination of both arms, often
requiring distributed contributions to mechanically coupled tasks, such as stabilizing a loaf of …

Bimanual movement disorders are common dysfunctions post stroke. This stroke study
investigated bimanual force control capabilities to determine the effect of coupled bimanual …