Background and objective. In spite of the challenges, engaging in exercise programs very
early after stroke may positively influence aerobic capacity and stroke-related outcomes, …

Tang A, Sibley KM, Thomas SG, McIlroy WE, Brooks D. Maximal exercise test results in
subacute stroke. OBJECTIVES: To establish the feasibility and reliability of graded maximal …

Most stroke survivors have very low levels of cardiovascular fitness, which limits mobility and
leads to further physical deconditioning, increased sedentary behavior, and heightened risk …

Purpose— This scientific statement provides an overview of the evidence on physical
activity and exercise recommendations for stroke survivors. Evidence suggests that stroke …

Introduction. Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability. Individuals poststroke possess
less than half of the cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) as their nonstroke counterparts, leading to …

Background and Purpose: Examining participant-perceived change in walking provides
insight into whether changes were meaningful for participants. This study examined the …

Background and aims Cardiovascular co-morbidities are prevalent after stroke, with heart
disease, hypertension and impaired glucose tolerance present in the majority of cases. …

Background Despite the cardiovascular etiology of stroke, exercise and risk factor modification
programs akin to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) are not available. This study aimed to …

Objective: This review aimed to investigate the effects of exercise-based interventions on
cardiovascular risk factors in individuals with stroke or transient ischemic attack. Data sources: …

Background. One bout of high-intensity cardiovascular exercise performed immediately
after practicing a motor skill promotes changes in the neuroplasticity of the motor cortex and …