Journal article
Feasibility and effects of adapted cardiac rehabilitation after stroke: a prospective trial
Abstract
BackgroundDespite the cardiovascular etiology of stroke, exercise and risk factor modification programs akin to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) are not available. This study aimed to establish the feasibility of adapting a CR model for individuals with mild to moderate stroke disability. A secondary objective was to determine the program's effects on aerobic and walking capacity, and stroke risk factors.MethodsA repeated measures design was used …
Authors
Tang A; Marzolini S; Oh P; McIlroy WE; Brooks D
Journal
BMC Neurology, Vol. 10, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2010
DOI
10.1186/1471-2377-10-40
ISSN
1471-2377