Exercise Induces Peripheral Muscle But Not Cardiac Adaptations After Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the physiological factors affecting exercise-induced changes in peak oxygen consumption and function poststroke.

Design

Single-center, single-blind, randomized controlled pilot trial.

Setting

Community stroke services.

Participants

Adults (N=40; age>50y; independent with/without stick) with stroke (diagnosed >6 mo previously) were recruited from 117 eligible participants. Twenty participants were randomized to the intervention group and 20 to the control group. No dropouts or adverse events were reported.

Interventions

Intervention group: 19-week (3 times/wk) progressive mixed (aerobic/strength/balance/flexibility) community group exercise program. Control group: Matched duration home stretching program.

Main outcome measures

SUBMITTER: Moore SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5813708 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature