Levels of physical activity before and after stroke in relation to early cognitive function.

ABSTRACT: Regular physical activity is widely recommended in the primary and secondary prevention of stroke. Physical activity may enhance cognitive performance after stroke, but cognitive impairments could also hinder a person to take part in physical activity. However, a majority of previous studies have not found any association between post-stroke cognitive impairments and a person's subsequent level of activity. In this explorative, longitudinal study, we describe the intraindividual change in physical activity from before to 6 months after stroke, in relation to early screening of post-stroke cognitive impairments. Participants were recruited at 2 to 15 days after stroke, and screened for cognitive impairments using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment tool. Information on pre-stroke physical act

SUBMITTER: Viktorisson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8079693 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature