Background
We wanted to determine whether programmes aimed at improving community ambulation for stroke survivors were better or worse than usual treatment. Community ambulation refers to the ability of a person to walk in their own community, outside of their home and also indoors, in private or public locations. Some people choose to walk for exercise or leisure and may walk with others as an important aspect of social functioning. Community ambulation is therefore an important skill for many stroke survivors living in the community whose walking ability has been affected.