A structural equation model of the relationship between muscle strength, balance performance, walking endurance and community integration in stroke survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To use structural equation modelling (SEM) to determine (1) the direct and indirect associations of strength of paretic lower limb muscles with the level of community integration, and (2) the direct association of walking endurance and balance performance with the level of community integration in community-dwelling stroke survivors.

Materials and methods

In this cross-sectional study of 105 stroke survivors, the Subjective Index of Physical and Social Outcome (SIPSO) was used to measure the level of community integration. Lower-limb strength measures included isometric paretic ankle strength and isokinetic paretic knee peak torque. The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) were used to evaluate balance performance and walking endurance, respecti

SUBMITTER: Kwong PWH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5648126 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature