Variable Intensive Early Walking Post-Stroke -2 (VIEWS-2)
The proposed research will evaluate the individual and combined effects of task-specificity and intensity of rehabilitation interventions on locomotor function, community mobility and quality of life in patients with subacute (1-6 months) post-stroke.
• Sub-acute stroke (1-6 months)
• Hemiparesis (Fugl-Meyer \<34) without cerebellar deficits
• Ability to ambulate with or without physical assistance over 10 meters but \< 1.0 m/s and assistive devices and below-knee bracing is allowed.
• Ability to sit \> 30 seconds without upper-extremity support or physical assistance
• Ability to follow 3-step commands
• Provision of informed consent and medical clearance from a supervising physician or medical provider to participate
• Must have the ability to consent or have a legal health care power of attorney or legally authorized representative to consent for participation on their behalf