Daily steps are associated with walking ability in hospitalized patients with sub-acute stroke.

ABSTRACT: Increased physical activity is required in patients with stroke that are hospitalized in the rehabilitation unit. This study investigated the association between the daily number of steps and walking independence in order to determine the cutoff value of daily number of steps that can predict walking independence in hospitalized patients with sub-acute stroke. This cross-sectional observational study included 85 stroke patients admitted to the rehabilitation unit. The average daily number of steps was measured using Fitbit One for 4 days starting at 30 days after stroke onset. 6-min walk test, and Fugl-Meyer assessment of the lower extremities were measured The category of walking independence was classified using the Functional Ambulation Category (FAC). The subjects were divided into two

SUBMITTER: Kubo H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9288997 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature