Stroke survivors' perceptions of their sedentary behaviours three months after stroke.

Conclusions: This information will inform evidence-based sedentary behaviour interventions after stroke.Implications for rehabilitationHigher levels of sedentary behaviours are associated with poor health and stroke survivors are highly sedentary.Stroke survivors have complex reasons for spending time in sedentary behaviours including fatigue, pain, fear of falling and environmental barriers.Future interventions should educate stroke survivors on the health consequences of sedentary behaviours and encourage an increased awareness of time spent sedentary.Supporting stroke survivors to identify enjoyable and achievable activities that involve standing and movement, and ideally social interaction, is recommended. PMID: 32588663 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - June 25, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Fitzsimons CF, Nicholson SL, Morris J, Mead GE, Chastin S, Niven A Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research