Feasibility and adherence to moderate intensity cardiovascular fitness training following stroke: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide and the cardiovascular fitness levels of stroke survivors are diminished to an extent that impairs functioning and activities of daily living performance. While cardiovascular training seems an empirically appropriate intervention, the optimal dosage and intensity of cardiovascular training in stroke survivors remains unclear. The aim was to determine the safety and feasibility of moderate-intensity cardiovascular training following stroke, including measurement of adherence to training.

Methods

A pilot, prospective, patient- and assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial conducted in a tertiary, metropolitan hospital-based community rehabilitation centre. Eligibility criteria included ambulant (> 100 m), 6 weeks

SUBMITTER: Reynolds H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7983371 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature