Deficits in dynamic balance were the motor impairments that best explained limitations in community ambulation after stroke.

Background: Improving walking capacity, in order to achieve community ambulation, is an important goal for both patients and rehabilitation professionals. However, only about 7 to 27% of the stroke survivors will be able to walk in the community.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine which measures of motor impairments would impair community ambulation in 90 individuals with chronic stroke.