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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Stroke represents a major global health challenge.
  • Adapted physical activity and exercise are vital for functional and cognitive recovery post-stroke.
  • This review examines physical activity's role during and after stroke rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the impact of physical activity on stroke survivors.
  • To analyze the role of exercise in both rehabilitation and post-rehabilitation phases.
  • To synthesize evidence on physical activity's benefits for stroke recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
  • Searched PubMed and Scopus databases for studies published since 2005.
  • Included 14 relevant articles in the final analysis.

Main Results:

  • Growing evidence supports physical activity and exercise for stroke survivors.
  • Benefits include maintaining motor autonomy and improving physical and psychological health.
  • Positive trends observed over time in the literature.

Conclusions:

  • Physical activity and exercise significantly improve health and quality of life in stroke survivors.
  • Exercise aids in maintaining functional autonomy and reducing the risk of recurrent strokes.
  • Group-based physical activity promotes socialization.