Table 1.
Participant characteristics by group (mean ± SD)
| Variable | ST (n = 14) | SC (n = 16) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 57 ± 14 | 55 ± 9 | .65 |
| Stroke latency (years) | 5 ± 4 | 6 ± 5 | .43 |
| Gender (M:F) | 10:4 | 11:5 | 1.00 |
| Race (B:W) | 9:5 | 11:5 | .72 |
| Weight (kg) | 85 ± 19 | 90 ± 17 | .45 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28 ± 5 | 31 ± 8 | .18 |
| SSWS 10 m (mph) | 1.8 ± .7 | 1.9 ± .6 | .49 |
| 6MWD (ft) | 974 ± 282 (n = 13) | 1057 ± 451 | .57 |
| Peak VO2 (mL/kg/min) | 19.5 ± 6 | 18.8 ± 49 (n = 15) | .69 |
| 1-RM leg press (lbs, pneumatic) | 295 ± 124 | 388 ± 203 | .15 |
| Endurance (number of repetitions at 70% 1-RM) | 15 ± 9 | 16 ± 11 | .80 |
| AFO use (Y:N) | 6:8 | 3:13 | .24 |
| Assistive device use (Y:N) | 5:9 | 4:12 | .69 |
Abbreviations: 1-RM, one repetition maximum; 6MWD, 6-minute walk distance; AFO, ankle foot orthosis; BMI, body mass index; B:W, black:white; M:F, male:female; SC, stretch control; SD, standard deviation; SSWS, self-selected walking speed; ST, strength training; VO2, oxygen consumption; Y:N, yes:no.