Elucidating the role of physical exercises in alleviating stroke-associated homeostatic dysregulation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to investigate the role of physical exercises as a non-pharmacological intervention for ameliorating post-stroke dysregulated homeostatic parameters.

Methods

Embase, PubMed, PEDro, ISI Web of Science and CENTRAL were searched until April 2024. Parallel randomised controlled trials (RCTs) analysing the effect of post-stroke physical exercises (PSPE) on homeostatic parameters such as blood glucose, oxygen consumption (VO₂), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in individuals with stroke were selected.

Results

Sixteen RCTs (n=698) were included. PSPE reduced fasting glucose levels (MD=-0.22; 95% CI -0.22 to -0.02; p=0.00) and increased the VO₂ (MD

SUBMITTER: Villagra Moran VM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11624745 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature