| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10041235 | Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Ambulatory activity levels and cardiovascular fitness in patients with chronic stroke are extremely low. Mobility deficits, particularly in balance, are associated with low ambulatory activity. Balance-related inactivity may be an important factor in deconditioning. Further studies are needed to better understand whether task-oriented exercise enhances balance and whether increases in daily ambulatory activity yield improved cardiovascular fitness in chronic stroke survivors.
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Authors
Kathleen M. PhD, RN, CRRN, Jerilyn K. ScD, RN, Richard F. MD,