EXERTION: a pilot trial on the effect of aerobic, smartwatch-controlled exercise on stroke recovery: effects on motor function, structural repair, cognition, mental well-being, and the immune system.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Motor impairments are the objectively most striking sequelae after stroke, but non-motor consequences represent a high burden for stroke survivors as well. Depression is reported in one third of patients, the fatigue prevalence ranges from 23 to 75% due to heterogenous definitions and assessments. Cognitive impairment is found in one third of stroke patients 3-12 months after stroke and the risk for dementia is doubled by the event. Aerobic exercise has been shown to reduce depressive symptoms, counteract fatigue, and improve cognitive functions in non-stroke patients. Furthermore, exercise is known to strengthen the immune system. It is unknown, though, if aerobic exercise can counteract poststroke depression, fatigue, poststroke dementia and poststroke immunosuppress

SUBMITTER: Straeten FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10173484 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature