Cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals post-stroke: reference values and determinants

In the general population, cardiorespiratory fitness is the best predictor of all-cause mortality1,2 and it has been linked to a decreased chance of cardiovascular disease and a higher quality of life3. Post stroke, a higher cardiorespiratory fitness has been linked to better walking ability4, higher physical activity levels5, and decreased stroke recurrence6. Improving cardiorespiratory fitness through training is possible post stroke7,8 and an increase in cardiorespiratory fitness post stroke has been linked to improved functioning9.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research