Janaine Cunha Polese, Thaís Bueno Dias Albuquerque, Iza Faria-Fortini, Luci Fuscaldi Teixeira-Salmela
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Abstract
Introduction: Individuals after stroke present several motor impairments, which reduced the functional capacity. The understanding of modifiable factors which are related to functional capacity in individuals with chronic stroke could better direct clinical practice. However, the mechanisms that could influence functional capacity in individuals with chronic stroke are not fully understood.
Objective: This study aimed to determine which modifiable variables would best predict self-reported functional capacity after stroke.
Design: Cross-sectional.
Setting: Research laboratory setting.
Participants: Ninety two individuals with chronic stroke, who had a mean age of 60 (SD 13) years and a time since the onset of the stroke of 52 (67) months.
Main outcome measures: Regression analysis of cross-sectional data was used to investigate whether body mass index, habitual walking speed, physical activity levels, fatigue, motor recovery, walking distance, and residual strength deficits of the lower limb muscles would predict self-reported functional capacity.
Results: Habitual walking speed alone explained 48% of the variance in functional capacity. When fatigue was included in the model, the explained variance increased to 55%.
Conclusions: Habitual walking speed and fatigue were significant predictors of self-reported functional capacity in individuals with chronic stroke. These individuals may increase their functional capacity with interventions aimed at increasing walking speed and reducing fatigue.
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Physiotherapy Research International is an international peer reviewed journal dedicated to the exchange of knowledge that is directly relevant to specialist areas of physiotherapy theory, practice, and research. Our aim is to promote a high level of scholarship and build on the current evidence base to inform the advancement of the physiotherapy profession. We publish original research on a wide range of topics e.g. Primary research testing new physiotherapy treatments; methodological research; measurement and outcome research and qualitative research of interest to researchers, clinicians and educators. Further, we aim to publish high quality papers that represent the range of cultures and settings where physiotherapy services are delivered. We attract a wide readership from physiotherapists and others working in diverse clinical and academic settings. We aim to promote an international debate amongst the profession about current best evidence based practice. Papers are directed primarily towards the physiotherapy profession, but can be relevant to a wide range of professional groups. The growth of interdisciplinary research is also key to our aims and scope, and we encourage relevant submissions from other professional groups. The journal actively encourages submissions which utilise a breadth of different methodologies and research designs to facilitate addressing key questions related to the physiotherapy practice. PRI seeks to encourage good quality topical debates on a range of relevant issues and promote critical reflection on decision making and implementation of physiotherapy interventions.
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