The Impact of the Total Amount of Exercise Therapy on Post-Stroke Activities of Daily Living and Motor Function: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Although the benefits of exercise therapy in stroke rehabilitation are well-documented, the optimal amount remains a matter of debate. This study investigated the impact of the total amount of exercise therapy on clinical outcomes in adult patients with stroke. We conducted a comprehensive search of three major international databases (Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Library) and included 18 randomized controlled trials that compared the effects of different amounts of exercise therapy on activities of daily living, upper limb function, lower limb function, and adverse events in stroke patients. We performed a risk of bias assessment, conducted a meta-analysis using a random-effects model, and evaluated the certainty of the evidence. The results indicated that more time spent in exercise

SUBMITTER: Im S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11621670 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature