Table 1 Participant demographics

Gender

 Female

4 (50%)

 Male

4 (50%)

Age

55.8 (16.1)

Marital status

 Living with a partner

3 (37.5%)

 Married

5 (62.5%)

Employment

 Retired

3 (37.5%)

 Unable to work due to health reasons

1 (12.5%)

 Work full-time

3 (37.5%)

 Work part-time

1 (12.5%)

Time post-stroke (years)

2.2 (1.6)

Type of stroke

 Hemorrhagic stroke

2 (25%)

 Ischemic stroke

6 (75%)

Education level

 Secondary school—leaving certificate

3 (37.5%)

 Third level—diploma/certificate/degree

5 (62.5%)

Mobility level

 Ambulatory with bilateral assistance (canes, crutches, walker frame)

1 (12.5%)

 Ambulatory without aid

7 (87.5%)

Co-morbidities

 Mild asthma

1 (12.5%)

 Overweight

1 (12.5%)

 Pacemaker

1 (12.5%)

Previous fall

 No

6 (75%)

 Yes

2 (25%)