Aerobic minutes and step number remain low in inpatient stroke rehabilitation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Rehabilitation is important for regaining mobility poststroke. Clinical practice guidelines suggest a high number of repetitive stepping activities to optimize subacute recovery especially when undertaken at intensities that challenge cardiovascular fitness. However, adherence to these guidelines is unclear. The objective of this study was to quantify aerobic minutes and step number in usual care inpatient stroke rehabilitation unit physical therapy sessions across Canada and identify characteristics of participants who met guideline aerobic intensity minutes at a session midpoint in their rehabilitation.

Methods

To gain insight into usual care, we analyzed cross-sectional data from the usual care arm of the Walk 'n Watch implementation trial; trial sites included

SUBMITTER: Yan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12303257 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature