Conclusions : There is preliminary evidence that progressive resistance strength training programmes reduce musculoskeletal impairment after stroke .
Whether strengthening enhances the performance of functional activities or participation in societal roles remains unknown
Objective : To determine whether progressive resistance strength training reduces impairments , activity limitations and participation restrictions after stroke .
High intensity strength training improves strength and functional performance after stroke.
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of a progressive resistance strength training program on changes in muscle strength , gait , and balance in older individuals 1 yr after stroke , seven individuals were recruited who were greater than 60-yr-old , 1 yr after stroke , living at home , and able to follow verbal comm and s. DESIGN Subjects participated in a 12-wk 2x per wk resistance training program at 70 % of 1 repetition maximum . RESULTS Lower limb strength improved 68 % on the affected side and 48 % on the intact side during training , with the largest increases observed for hip extension ( affected side : 88 % , P < 0.01 ; intact side : 103 % , P < 0.001 ) . Repeated chair st and time decreased 21 % ( P < 0.02 ) . Motor performance assessed by the Motor Assessment Scale improved 9 % ( P < 0.04 ) and static and dynamic balance ( Berg balance scale ) improved 12 % ( P < 0.004 ) . Progressive resistance training in individuals 1 yr after stroke improves affected and intact side lower limb strength and was associated with gains in chair st and time , balance , and motor performance . CONCLUSIONS These results support the concept that strength training is an appropriate intervention to improve the quality of physical function in older community dwelling stroke survivors
Conclusions : There is preliminary evidence that progressive resistance strength training programmes reduce musculoskeletal impairment after stroke .
Whether strengthening enhances the performance of functional activities or participation in societal roles remains unknown
Objective : To determine whether progressive resistance strength training reduces impairments , activity limitations and participation restrictions after stroke .