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Predictive measures included the knee extensors Muscles Strength (MS), the seated Modified Functional Reach (MFR) test, and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) measures. Logistic and Cox regression were used. RESULTS: Twenty-four participants (66.7%) completed the sub-acute rehabilitation phase being independent in ascending and descending stairs. MFR was the best predictor (R2\u200a=\u200a0.18), and with MS the best predictors for the time (days) to achieve this goal during the sub-acute rehabilitation. HRV measure was found to be the main predictor of the staircase ascent model (R2\u200a=\u200a0.32), and MFR the best predictor for the descent model (R2\u200a=\u200a0.24). CONCLUSIONS: Balance performance is the main predictor of independence in ascending and descending stairs. 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