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ArticleBrazilian journal of physical therapy

Walking speed best explains perceived locomotion ability in ambulatory people with chronic stroke, assessed by the ABILOCO questionnaire.

Patrick R Avelino, Kênia K P Menezes, Lucas Rodrigues Nascimento, Iza Faria-Fortini, Christina Danielle Coelho de Morais Faria, Luci F Teixeira-Salmela

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Patrick R AvelinoNeuroGroup, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Kênia K P MenezesNeuroGroup, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Lucas Rodrigues NascimentoNeuroGroup, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Center of Health Sciences, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitória, ES, Brazil.
Iza Faria-FortiniDiscipline of Ocupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Christina Danielle Coelho de Morais FariaNeuroGroup, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Luci F Teixeira-SalmelaNeuroGroup, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. Electronic address: lfts@ufmg.br.

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Abstract

backgroundThe identification of the predictors of locomotion ability could help professionals select variables to be considered during clinical evaluations and interventions.

objectiveTo investigate which impairment measures would best predict locomotion ability in people with chronic stroke.

methodsIndividuals (n=115) with a chronic stroke were assessed. Predictors were characteristics of the participants (i.e. age, sex, and time since stroke), motor impairments (i.e. muscle tonus, strength, and motor coordination), and activity limitation (i.e. walking speed). The outcome of interest was the ABILOCO scores, a self-reported questionnaire for the assessment of locomotion ability, designed specifically for individuals who have suffered a stroke.

resultsAge, sex, and time since stroke did not significantly correlate with the ABILOCO scores (-0.07<ρ<0.05; 0.48<p<0.99). Measures of motor impairments and walking speed were significantly correlated with the ABILOCO scores (-0.25<r<0.57; p<0.001), but only walking speed and strength were kept in the regression model. Walking speed alone explained 35% (F=55.5; p<0.001) of the variance in self-reported locomotion ability. When strength was included in the model, the explained variance increased to 37% (F=31.4; p<0.001).

conclusionsWalking speed and lower limb strength best predicted locomotion ability as perceived by individuals who have suffered a stroke.

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Chronic DiseaseHumansLocomotionLower ExtremityStrokeSurveys and QuestionnairesWalking SpeedCerebrovascular accidentGaitMotor coordinationRehabilitationStrength

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PMCPMC6823718

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