Recovery of paretic lower extremity loading ability and physical function in the first six months after stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate poststroke recovery of paretic lower extremity loading, walking ability, and self-reported physical function; and to identify subject characteristics associated with recovery.

Design

Inception cohort study, with testing at monthly intervals from 1 to 6 months poststroke.

Setting

Medical center and research laboratory.

Participants

Volunteer sample of individuals with first-ever, unilateral, noncerebellar stroke (N=33). A total of 78 individuals underwent screening, and 45 were found to be eligible. Of these, 8 declined participation, 2 were excluded because of deteriorating cognitive status, and 2 were lost to follow-up. The remaining 33 individuals enrolled in the study, and 30 (91%) completed the study.

Interventions

Not applicab

SUBMITTER: Mercer VS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4112143 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature