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Table 1 Comparison of forces (mean ± SE) in pedal (F S /F N ) and global (F X /F Z ) coordinate systems during the regular push (fixed-crank) and regular pedaling (moving-crank) tasks

From: Foot force direction control during a pedaling task in individuals post-stroke

Task

Group

Target FN(N)

FS/FN

FX/Fz

Fixed

Non-Impaired

209.4±11.3

0.26±0.07

1.13±0.07

Crank

Post-Stroke

163.5±8.9*

0.13±0.05

0.79±0.05*

Moving

Non-Impaired

220.6±13.1

0.19±0.04

1.60±0.14

Crank

Post-Stroke

161.1±8.5*

0.16±0.08

1.27±0.10

  1. *Denotes statistical significance when compared with non-impaired group with p < 0.05.
  2. Target FN is 40% of maximal effort FN.