An equation with clinical applicability and adequate validity to predict the maximum oxygen consumption of individuals post-stroke
Individuals post-stroke have impaired cardiorespiratory fitness.1 The cardiorespiratory fitness (maximum oxygen consumption, VO2max, ml.kg −1.ml−1) provides information about the ability of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to supply oxygen-rich blood.2,3 Moreover, it provides information about the neuromusculoskeletal system to use this oxygen during an activity performed for a long time.2,3 Low levels of cardiorespirator y fitness of individuals post-stroke are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (including recurrent stroke) and limitations to perform activities.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Paula da Cruz Peniche, Larissa Tavares Aguiar, Maria Teresa Ferreira dos Reis, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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