Physical Fitness Training for Patients With Stroke

American Heart Association: 1/23/14

Physical fitness is low after stroke and this may cause or exacerbate some common poststroke problems, including disability. It is not known whether physical fitness training after stroke reduces death, disability, or dependency.

Objectives

The primary aims of this review1 were to determine whether physical fitness training (cardiorespiratory training and resistance training) after stroke reduces death, dependence, and disability at the end of intervention or end of follow-up. The secondary aims were to determine the effects of fitness training on physical fitness, mobility, physical function, health status and quality of life, mood, and the incidence of adverse events. Read More