↵^a Measurements are reported as mean (SD). SSQLS=Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale³⁴; FMA= Fugl-Meyer Assessment³²; FAC=Functional Ambulation Categories²³: 0=nonfunctional ambulation, 1=ambulatory, dependent for physical assistance, level 2, 2=ambulatory, dependent for physical assistance, level 1, 3=ambulatory, dependent for supervision, 4=ambulatory, independent, level surfaces only, 5=ambulatory, independent; MAS=Modified Ashworth Scale²²: 0=no increase in muscle tone, 1=slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion [ROM], 1+=slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder of the ROM, 2=more marked increase in muscle tone through most of the ROM, but affected parts easily moved, 3=considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement difficult, 4=affected parts rigid in flexion or extension; SF-36=36-Item Short-Form Health Survey³⁵; PAQB=Physical Activity Questionnaire Basal.²⁴ *Significantly different compared with control group.