Pusher syndrome (PS) is a postural control disorder that occurs after stroke, which is mainly manifested as a balance dysfunction that is difficult to correct, leading to a significant decline in activity safety of stroke patients and hindering the process of rehabilitation treatment. Proper interventions are needed as soon as possible. Based on the research results of PS both domestic and foreign, this paper firstly summarizes the foundations of the mechanism of PS occurrence, and elaborates the existing disputes. Secondly, this paper systematically introduces the current mainstream assessment and treatment methods of PS, summarizes the problems in relevant clinical practice, and on this basis, gives some suggestions on the possible research directions in the future. The purpose is to provide reference for clinical application and future research directions.