Forced and Voluntary Aerobic Cycling Interventions Improve Walking Capacity in Individuals With Chronic Stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the efficacy of high-intensity cycling to improve walking capacity in individuals with chronic stroke, identify variables that predict improvement in walking capacity, and quantify the relationship between the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and cardiopulmonary exercise (CPX) test variables.

Design

Secondary analysis of data from 2 randomized controlled trials.

Setting

Research laboratory.

Participants

Individuals with chronic stroke (N=43).

Interventions

Participants were randomized to 1 of the following time-matched interventions, occurring 3 times per week for 8 weeks: (1) forced aerobic exercise and upper extremity repetitive task practice (FE+RTP [n=16]), (2) voluntary aerobic exercise and upper extremity repetitive task practice (

SUBMITTER: Linder SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7796862 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature