High- and low-intensity exercise do not improve cognitive function after stroke: A randomized controlled trial.

CONCLUSIONS: In contrast to a small body of previous research suggesting positive benefits of exercise on cognition post-stroke, the current study found that 6 months of high or low intensity exercise was not effective in improving cognitive function, specifically executive functions. Further research in this area is warranted to establish the effectiveness of post-stroke exercise programs on cognition, and examine the mechanisms that underlie these changes.
PMID: 27786346 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine - October 28, 2016 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: J Rehabil Med Source Type: research