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 …

Background Cognitive impairment is a frequent consequence of stroke and can impact on a
person's ability to perform everyday activities. Occupational therapists use a range of …

Objectives The Solution Focused Brief Therapy in Post-Stroke Aphasia feasibility trial had
four primary aims: to assess (1) acceptability of the intervention to people with aphasia …

Background Stroke survivors are often physically inactive as well as sedentary, and may sit
for long periods of time each day. This increases cardiometabolic risk and has impacts on …

Purpose To review the evidence around self-management interventions used to improve
mobility post-stroke. Materials and methods An integrative review was carried out. Eight …

Objectives Pilot feasibility randomised controlled trial (RCT) for the singing groups for
people with aphasia (SPA) intervention to assess:(1) the acceptability and feasibility of …

Background The world population is ageing rapidly. Rehabilitation is one of the most
effective health strategies for improving the health and functioning of older persons. An …

Objective The aims of this systematic review and meta-analyses were to evaluate the effects
of exercise on the functional capacity and quality of life (QoL) of people with acquired brain …

Stroke can lead to physiological and psychological impairments and impact individuals'
physical activity (PA), fatigue and sleep patterns. We analysed wrist-worn accelerometry …

Background Evidence suggests that frequent engagement in daily activities requiring
physical activity may influence risk factors for recurrent stroke. The effects of …