Key result
Physical activity and exercise training enhance functional capacity, daily living ability, and quality of life while lowering the risk of cardiovascular events in stroke survivors.
Why the study?
Stroke is a serious social and health problem, and tailored physical activity may aid cognitive and functional recovery; this review aimed to identify and discuss beneficial physical activities for stroke-recovering patients.
Does physical activity and exercise training improve functional capacity and quality of life in stroke recovering patients?
Does physical activity and exercise training improve functional capacity and quality of life in stroke recovering patients?
Tailored physical activity and exercise training provide significant physical, cognitive, and psychological benefits for stroke survivors, enhancing functional capacity and quality of life.
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May support tailored exercise for post-stroke recovery; leaves open optimal protocols and long-term cognitive outcomes.
Millard et al. (2023) conducted a review in Stroke (n=46). Physical activity and exercise training was evaluated on Functional capacity, daily living ability, quality of life, and cardiovascular events. Physical activity and exercise training enhance functional capacity, daily living ability, and quality of life while lowering the risk of cardiovascular events in stroke survivors.
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