Aerobic Exercise Improves Cortical Inhibitory Function After Stroke: A Preliminary Investigation.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Aerobic exercise can elicit positive effects on neuroplasticity and cognitive executive function but is poorly understood after stroke. We tested the effect of 4 weeks of aerobic exercise training on inhibitory and facilitatory elements of cognitive executive function and electroencephalography markers of cortical inhibition and facilitation. We investigated relationships between stimulus-evoked cortical responses, blood lactate levels during training, and aerobic fitness postintervention.

Methods

Twelve individuals with chronic (>6 months) stroke completed an aerobic exercise intervention (40 minutes, 3×/wk). Electroencephalography and motor response times were assessed during congruent (response facilitation) and incongruent (response inhibition) sti

SUBMITTER: Palmer JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10776819 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature