Relationship between Muscle Strength of the Paretic Lower Extremity, Balance, and Participation of Chronic Stroke Survivors

Abstract

Background: Stroke is considered to be the fourth leading cause of mortality in United States. The dysfunctions following stroke incidence such as impaired paretic lower extremity strength and impaired balance may collaborated to affect the individual’s participation. Therefore, this study aims to examine the relationship between muscle strength of paretic lower extremity, balance, and participation.