Background: Trunk control has been identified as an important early predictor of functional
outcome after stroke but there is insufficient evidence that proximal stability of the trunk is a …

Objective: To give a systematic review of clinical measurement scales used to assess trunk
performance after stroke. Data sources: The databases CINAHL, Cochrane, Pedro and …

Background. Trunk function is important for standing balance, mobility, and functional
outcome after stroke, but few studies have evaluated the effects of exercises aimed at …

Objective: To evaluate trunk performance in non-acute and chronic stroke patients by means
of the Trunk Control Test and Trunk Impairment Scale and to compare the Trunk Control Test …

Background and aim: Trunk performance is an important predictor of functional outcome
after stroke. However, the percentage of explained variance varies considerably between …

Objective: To examine the effects of trunk exercises performed using the physio ball as
against the plinth, on trunk control and functional balance in patients with acute stroke …

Background Cognitive impairment after stroke is common and can cause disability with a
high impact on quality of life and independence. Cognitive rehabilitation is a therapeutic …

Background. Sitting balance and the ability to perform selective trunk movements are
important predictors of functional outcome after stroke. However, studies evaluating the …

Trunk instability is one of main problems in survivors following stroke. We investigated the
effects of weight-shift training (WST) on an unstable surface in sitting position on trunk …

This reference dataset contains biomechanical data of 138 able-bodied adults (21–86
years) and 50 stroke survivors walking bare-footed at their preferred speed. It is unique due …