Participants
stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, hemiparesis
STROKE, HEMORRHAGIC STROKE
Eligible participants for the RCT were aged 18–70 years, had suffered a first ever ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke 1–10 years earlier and were living with stroke related hemiparesis in the lower extremity, affecting walking ability. Participants were recruited from rehabilitation units, in collaboration with physiotherapists in outpatient care in the Stockholm region. Written and oral information was provided to the eligible participants before a written consent was given. Inclusion and exclusion criteria are further described in the published RCT [