Associations between objective and self-perceived physical activity and participation in everyday activities in mild stroke survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Stroke survivors present limited levels of physical activity (PA) and participation in everyday activities although the specific interaction between PA and participation in these individuals is still uncertain. This study aimed to analyse the relationship between PA and participation in everyday activities among Spanish mild stroke survivors.

Methods

A total of 130 mild stroke survivors (61.3 ± 12.4 years, 35% female) with preserved walking ability and without cognitive and communication impairments participated in this cross-sectional study involving several rehabilitation centres from Spain. Self-reported levels of PA were reported by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - short form (IPAQ-SF). Objective PA measures were monitored with t

SUBMITTER: de Diego-Alonso C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11960890 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature