Augmented Performance Feedback during Robotic Gait Therapy Results in Moderate Intensity Cardiovascular Exercise in Subacute Stroke.

Journal: Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Low cardiovascular fitness is common poststroke. Conventional subacute stroke rehabilitation does not meet Australian National Stroke Guidelines for cardiovascular exercise, particularly in mobility-dependent patients. Walking robotics can potentially achieve recommended cardiovascular exercise with these patients.

Authors

  • Nicole Prideaux
    Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation, Aged Care, and Palliative Division, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network: c/o Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia. Electronic address: nicole.prideaux@sa.gov.au.
  • Maayken van den Berg
    College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
  • Claire Drummond
    College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
  • Christopher Barr
    College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.