Interventions for reducing sedentary behaviour in people with stroke
David H. Saunders, Gillian Mead, Claire Fitzsimons, Paul Kelly, Frederike van Wijck, Olaf Verschuren, Karianne Backx, Coralie English
Abstract
Stroke survivors are o en physically inactive as well as sedentary,and may sit for long periods of time each day. This increases cardiometabolic risk and has impacts on physical and other functions. Interventions to reduce or interrupt periods of sedentary time, as well as to increase physical activity a er stroke, could reduce the risk of secondary cardiovascular events and mortality during life a er stroke.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePsychological interventionCINAHLStroke (engine)Physical therapyPsycINFOMeta-analysisRandomized controlled trialMEDLINESedentary lifestyleRelative riskGerontologyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationConfidence intervalPhysical activityPsychiatryInternal medicinePolitical scienceEngineeringLawMechanical engineeringStroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryPhysical Activity and HealthBlood Pressure and Hypertension Studies