In addition we noticed that the rankings of DC values were consistent with the above-mentioned results This was evident in the substantial decrease of ranking positions for LO GME TA and GM on the aff

Furthermore, we observed that the rankings of DC values were consistent with the previously mentioned results. This was evident in the significant decrease of ranking positions for LO, GME, TA, and GM on the affected side, and the notable increase of ranking positions for GMA, GME, and TA on the unaffected side of post-stroke patients. Notably, the ranking positions of LO and TA on the affected side, as well as GMA on the unaffected side, exhibited particularly significant changes (refer to Fig. 5)