Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Predictors of Exercise Capacity in Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This systematic review aims to identify modifiable and non-modifiable predictors of exercise capacity (VO₂peak level or change) in stroke survivors. These insights may further optimize rehabilitation treatment and improve long-term health outcomes.

Methods

PubMed (PubMed.gov), EMBASE (Elsevier), CINAHL (EBSCO), and Web of Science (Clarivate) were searched (last search on 7 October 2025). Inclusion criteria were: (1) adults (>18 years) who survived a stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic), (2) outcome was a measurement of maximum exercise capacity (VO₂peak) measured with CPET (or equivalent), (3) predictors of exercise capacity were measured (e.g., personal factors, disease-related factors, components of rehabilitation), (4) predictors of exercise

SUBMITTER: van Kammen K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12897659 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature