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In the LE-CIMT phase (3.5\u2005h\/day, 5\u2005days\/week, 3\u2005weeks), the participants received task-oriented training (3\u2005h) and transfer package training (30\u2005min). The maintenance phase (30\u2005min\/day, 2\u20133 times\/week, 6\u2005months) included a transfer package and conventional training. The assessments were performed in the beginning and after each phase using the Fugl\u2013Meyer Assessment, 6-min walk test (6MWT), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and 10-m walk test from which walking speed, cadence, and stride length were derived. Overall, 6MWT, BBS, walking speed, and cadence improved significantly over time (analysis of variance <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\u2005&lt;\u20050.001). When comparing the results from before to after the LE-CIMT phase, 6MWT, BBS, walking speed, and cadence improved significantly (<jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\u2005=\u20050.002 to 0.022). At the end of the 6-month maintenance phase, further improvements relative to the after LE-CIMT phase were found for 6MWT, walking speed, and cadence (<jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\u2005=\u20050.002 to 0.034). 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