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Moreover, gait parameters and 6MWT distance were associated with clinical outcome scales. In a postacute rehabilitation general hospital, we performed an observational study. Subjects with a single cortical stroke were recruited into the stroke group (SG). An age-matched healthy group (HG) was also recruited. All participants performed a 6MWT while wearing an IMU. The outcomes considered were 6MWT distance, gait spatiotemporal and kinematic parameters, and symmetry. Before the test at each subject, in the SG was administered Berg balance scale, Canadian neurological stroke scale and motricity index. 32 subjects were recruited into the SG, and 12 into the HG. Between the paretic and nonparetic limbs of the SG, there were differences in the stance phase and single support phase (<jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic> &lt; 0.05). SG gait speed and stride length strongly correlated with balance, strength and disability scales. The SG walked fewer meters than the HG (\u0394 = \u2212260.90 m; <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic> &lt; 0.001). 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