Walking speed best explains perceived locomotion ability in ambulatory people with chronic stroke, assessed by the ABILOCO questionnaire

•Impairment and activity measures were significantly correlated with ability of locomotion.•Walking speed explained 35% of the variance in the ABILOCO scores.•Locomotion ability may increase if attention is focused on increasing walking speed. The identification of the predictors of locomotion ability could help professionals select variables to be considered during clinical evaluations and interventions. To investigate which impairment measures would best predict locomotion ability in people with chronic stroke. Individuals (n=115) with a chronic stroke were assessed. Predictors were characteristics of the participants (i.e. age, sex, and time since stroke), motor impairments (i.e. muscle tonus, strength, and motor coordination), and activity limitation (i.e. walking speed). The outcome of interest was the ABILOCO scores, a self-reported questionnaire for the assessment of locomotion ability, designed specifically for individuals who have suffered a stroke. Age, sex, and time since stroke did not significantly correlate with the ABILOCO scores (−0.07