Background Stroke survivors are more physically inactive than even the most sedentary
older adults, and low activity is associated with increased risk of recurrent stroke, medical …

Objective: To conduct a meta-analysis examining the effectiveness of resistance training on
comfortable gait speed and total distance walked when initiated in the chronic stage of …

Objective: To assess the effects of high intensity exercise on walking competency in
individuals with stroke. Data sources: A systematic electronic searching of the PubMed …

Background: Body weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) has produced mixed results
compared with other therapeutic techniques. Objective: The purpose of this study was to …

Effects of Exercise Training Programs on Walking Competency... : American Journal of Physical
Medicine & Rehabilitation Effects of Exercise Training Programs on Walking Competency After …

Background Although task-oriented training has been shown to improve walking outcomes
after stroke, it is not yet clear whether one task-oriented approach is superior to another. The …

Rationale Residual walking deficits are common in people after stroke. Treadmill training
can increase walking speed and walking distance. A new way to increase the challenge of …

Background: Although task-related walking training has been recommended after stroke, the
theoretical basis, content, and impact of interventions vary across the literature. There is a …

Objective: To estimate the relative effectiveness in improving walking ability and other
mobility and health outcomes post-stroke of two home-based exercise programmes …

Question: After stroke, is walking training with cueing of cadence superior to walking training
alone in improving walking speed, stride length, cadence and symmetry? Design …