The effects of low-intensity resistance training with blood flow restriction versus traditional resistance exercise on lower extremity muscle strength and motor functionin ischemic stroke survivors: a randomized controlled trial

CONCLUSION: LIRT-BFR produced a significant improvement in muscle strength, balance, walking capacity, and anxiety and depression in ischemic stroke patients, and the improvement are comparable to HIRT.CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT05281679.PMID:37724785 | DOI:10.1080/10749357.2023.2259170
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research