Effect of acceleration and deceleration distance on the walking speed of people with chronic stroke.

Objective: To examine the effect of acceleration and deceleration distance (0, 1, 2 and 3 m) on the comfortable and maximum walking speeds in: (i) the 5-m walk test (5mWT); and (ii) the 10-m walk test (10mWT) in people with chronic stroke.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting: University-based rehabilitation centre.