Journal article
Physical Activity and Exercise Recommendations for Stroke Survivors
Abstract
PURPOSE: This scientific statement provides an overview of the evidence on physical activity and exercise recommendations for stroke survivors. Evidence suggests that stroke survivors experience physical deconditioning and lead sedentary lifestyles. Therefore, this updated scientific statement serves as an overall guide for practitioners to gain a better understanding of the benefits of physical activity and recommendations for prescribing …
Authors
Billinger SA; Arena R; Bernhardt J; Eng JJ; Franklin BA; Johnson CM; MacKay-Lyons M; Macko RF; Mead GE; Roth EJ
Journal
Stroke, Vol. 45, No. 8, pp. 2532–2553
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
August 2014
DOI
10.1161/str.0000000000000022
ISSN
0039-2499