Assessment of V ̇o2peak and Exercise Capacity After Stroke: A Validity Study of the Human Activity Profile Questionnaire

Stroke has a high prevalence1 and is a leading cause of disability worldwide.2 Reduction of cardiorespiratory fitness after stroke has an important effect on the health and quality of life of these individuals.3 Furthermore, low cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with a decline of exercise capacity after stroke.4 The reduction of cardiorespiratory fitness and exercise capacity are important modifiable risk factors for recurrent stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.5 Therefore, these outcomes should be assessed in these individuals.

Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Sherindan Ayessa Ferreira de Brito, Larissa Tavares Aguiar, Ludmylla Ferreira Quintino, Giane Amorim Ribeiro-Samora, Raquel Rodrigues Britto, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research