Journal article
Physiotherapists’ perspectives on aerobic exercise early after stroke: A preliminary study
Abstract
Aerobic exercise is recognized as part of comprehensive stroke rehabilitation in best-practice and clinical guidelines, yet many individuals remain physically inactive during their hospitalization. The purpose of this study was to identify the perspectives of physiotherapists on aerobic exercise prescription and implementation at in-patient stroke rehabilitation centers with and without a structured aerobic exercise program. A survey was …
Authors
Prout EC; Mansfield A; McIlroy WE; Brooks D
Journal
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Vol. 32, No. 6, pp. 452–460
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
August 17, 2016
DOI
10.1080/09593985.2016.1204402
ISSN
0959-3985
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAttitude of Health PersonnelCross-Sectional StudiesDelivery of Health CareEducation, ContinuingExercise TherapyFemaleHealth Care SurveysHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansInservice TrainingMaleMiddle AgedOntarioPerceptionPhysical TherapistsProspective StudiesRecovery of FunctionStrokeStroke RehabilitationTreatment Outcome