Cardiac rehabilitation for aerobic training in individuals post-stroke.
Published: 2007
Language: eng
Number of pages: 61
ISBN-13: 9780494274118
Description: Aerobic capacity is often compromised in the post-stroke population, which can limit function and potentially increase subsequent stroke risk. In spite of the possible benefits of aerobic training in this population, appropriate programs are rare. The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the potential use of an existing program, cardiac rehabilitation, to provide post-stroke aerobic training. The potential availability of cardiac rehabilitation for this population was investigated using a survey of cardiac rehabilitation facilities in Ontario (n=47). Over half of respondents accepted some individuals post-stroke; however, potential barriers appeared to exist that limited enrollment. The potential effects of cardiac rehabilitation were investigated by enrolling individuals (n=27) into an existing cardiac rehabilitation program. Participation resulted in an improvement in aerobic capacity (32% increase in VO2 peak) and functional walking (11% increase in 6 minute walk time). This work has important implications for the health and function of individuals post-stroke.
Notes: Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 3154.

Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Toronto, 2007.

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