Effect of exercise-based interventions on stroke rehabilitation: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the extensive evidence available, a systematic synthesis and quality evaluation of exercise-based interventions for stroke rehabilitation is still lacking.

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. Study quality and evidence certainty were evaluated using AMSTAR, JBI, ROBIS, and GRADE frameworks. Intervention efficacy was analyzed against functional metrics, with an in-depth analysis of intensity, dosage, and recovery stage.

Results

Initially, 4367 studies were retrieved, of which 144 were included. After categorization according to the predefined criteria, 51 articles were included in the final data analysis. The umbrella review revealed that exercise-based interventions primarily improved patients' ph

SUBMITTER: Du M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12625402 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature