Table 1 Characteristics of the participants
Poor/moderate arm function recovery cluster (n = 20) | Excellent arm function recovery cluster (n = 13) | |
|---|---|---|
Age in years | 57.3 ± 8.5 [39–75] | 53.8 ± 10.1 [37–70] |
Gender | 18 males, Two females | Eight males, Five females |
Affected body side | Seven left side, 13 right side | Five left side, Eight right side |
Dominant side affected | 6 (30 %) | 5 (38 %) |
Admitted to rehabilitation clinic in weeks poststroke | 1.5 ± 0.6 [0.6–3.0] | 1.7 ± 0.8 [0.4–3.0] |
Discharge from rehabilitation clinic in weeks poststroke | 12.4 ± 4.7 [3.9–20.3] | 7.5 ± 2.8 [3.7–13.1] |
NIHSSa values week 12 poststroke | 3.6 ± 2.7 [1–11] | 0.08 ± 0.3 [0–1] |