| Characteristics | N (%) | Range |
| Sex |
| |
| Male | 46 (58%) |
|
| Female | 34 (42%) |
|
| Age (year; mean ± SD) | 70.79 ± 10.46 | 47 - 88 |
| Disease type of stroke |
|
|
| Cerebral infarction | 46 (58%) |
|
| Cerebral hemorrhage | 34 (42%) |
|
| Hemiplegic side |
|
|
| Right hemiplegic | 28 (35%) |
|
| Left hemiplegic | 52 (65%) |
|
| Body mass index (kg/m2; M±SD) | 22.13 ± 3.66 | 13.87 - 31.96 |
| FIM locomotion score | 5 ± 1.86 | 1 - 7 |
| Independent gait | 28 (35%) |
|
| Use of wheelchair | 31 (39%) |
|
| Use of mobility aid | 21 (26%) |
|
| SRS-A | 45.28 ± 12.22 | 20 - 75 |
| The Japanese version of the Abbreviated Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support | 37.5 ± 8.74 | 10 - 49 |
| Family visit per 30 days | 16.08 ± 12.25 | 0 - 30 |
| NIHSS | 2.36 ± 2.73 | 0 - 11 |
| The lower extremity Brunnstrom stage | 4.92 ± 1.41 | 1 - 6 |
| The lower limb loading force |
| |
| Affected side | 23.11% ± 10.03% | 3 - 53 |
| Unaffected side | 28.42% ± 8.87% | 8 - 46 |