Physical fitness training after stroke-a crucial and exciting field for service development and research

In this issue, Krawcyk and colleagues report one year follow up data from the High-Intensity Training in Patients with Lacunar Stroke (HITPALS).1 High-intensity interval training (HIIT) involves repeated intervals of high-intensity activity interspersed with rest or active lower-intensity recovery intervals; HIIT can achieve similar fitness benefits as continuous endurance workouts, but in shorter periods of time.2 Krawcyk et  al had previously shown that HIIT performed at home, guided by weekly motivational phone calls for three months, was feasible and safe in patients with lacunar stroke, but that there was no effect on cardiorespiratory fitness.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - January 25, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Gillian E Mead Tags: Editorial Source Type: research