Despite strong scientific evidence supporting the benefits of regular exercise for the
prevention and management of cardiovascular disease (CVD), physical inactivity is highly …

Purpose—The aim of this guideline is to provide a synopsis of best clinical practices in the
rehabilitative care of adults recovering from stroke. Methods—Writing group members were …

Physical activity has been known as an essential element to promote human health for
centuries. Thus, exercise intervention is encouraged to battle against sedentary lifestyle …

Background Levels of physical fitness are low after stroke. It is unknown whether improving
physical fitness after stroke reduces disability. Objectives To determine whether fitness …

Introduction Muscle weakness is a common consequence of stroke and can result in a
decrease in physical activity. Changes in gait performance can be observed, especially a …

Even though stroke is the third, not the first, most common cause of disability-adjusted life
years in developed countries, it is one of the most expensive to treat. Part of the expense is …

This nonexhaustive mini-review reports on the application of eccentric exercise in various
rehabilitation populations. The two defining properties of eccentric muscle contractions—a …

Background: It has long been assumed that stroke patients plateau in their recovery within 3
to 6 months of their stroke, and evidence for rehabilitation during the chronic stage is limited …

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the effects of strength
training program in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy to improve function, activity …

Background Cardiorespiratory fitness, measured as peak oxygen consumption, is a potent
predictor of stroke risk. Muscle weakness is the most prominent impairment after stroke and …