P60. Direct and long term influence of cardiovascular training on cognition in subacute stroke patients

Rehabilitation of cognitive deficits has been voted ‘#1 research priority’ for patients suffering from stroke (Saunders et al., 2014). Aerobic fitness training may modulate cognitive performance either by enhancing neuroplasticity or by increasing brain oxygenation. The majority of studies in this area have focused on motor function; its effect o n cognitive performance is not well understood yet. The current study therefore aims to evaluate the influence of aerobic fitness intervention on cognitive functions in subacute stroke patients, and tries to elucidate the mechanisms underlying this effect.
Source: Clinical Neurophysiology - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Source Type: research