Table 2 The difference of force parameters and hand function between the affected and sound hand of stroke patients (n = 14)

Force ratio: FP_Peak/FL_max

3.96 (1.13)

3.36 (0.77)

0.033*

Peak Pinch force: FP_peak (N)

18.81(5.2)

16.12 (3.77)

0.055

Purdue test

6.35 (4.51)

12.31 (2.76)

0.002*

Jebsen-Taylor lifting light object (secs)

7.89 (3.62)

4.40 (1.16)

0.001*

Jebsen-Taylor lifting heavy object (secs)

7.40 (3.17)

5.16 (1.77)

0.001*