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High intensity strength training improves strength and functional performance after stroke.

A Weiss1, T Suzuki, J Bean

  • 1Department of Health Sciences, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston University, Massachusetts, USA.

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
|July 13, 2000
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Progressive resistance strength training significantly improved lower limb strength, balance, and motor function in older stroke survivors. This 12-week program enhanced physical function one year post-stroke.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Gerontology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Stroke survivors often experience long-term deficits in muscle strength, gait, and balance.
  • Older adults post-stroke may benefit from targeted interventions to improve functional independence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a 12-week progressive resistance strength training program on older individuals one year after stroke.
  • Evaluate changes in muscle strength, gait, and balance following the intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Seven community-dwelling older adults (over 60) with a history of stroke participated.
  • Subjects underwent a 12-week program, training twice weekly at 70% of one-repetition maximum.

Main Results:

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  • Significant improvements were noted in lower limb strength (affected side: 68%, intact side: 48%).
  • Improvements observed in chair stand time (-21%), Motor Assessment Scale scores (+9%), and balance (Berg balance scale, +12%).

Conclusions:

  • Progressive resistance training is an effective intervention for enhancing physical function in older stroke survivors.
  • Strength training can improve both affected and intact limb strength, leading to better balance and motor performance.