Moderate to Vigorous Intensity Locomotor Training After Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Mean Effects

Pierce Boyne1, Allison Miller, Owen Kubalak

  • 1Department of Rehabilitation (P.B., O.K., C.M.), Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, College of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio; Department of Physical Therapy (A.M., D.S.R.), College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark; and Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (G.F.), School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.

Summary

Moderate to vigorous intensity locomotor training (LT mv) significantly improves walking speed and endurance in stroke survivors. While generally safe, individual responses to LT mv vary, and more research is needed on daily activity impacts.