Do People With Stroke Meet Aerobic and Muscle-Strengthening Activity Guidelines? Data From the Canadian Longitudinal
Kenneth S Noguchi1, Lisa C Carlesso, Marla K Beauchamp
1School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada (K.S.N., L.C.C., M.K.B., L.T., and A.T.); Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada (S.M.P.); Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada (L.T.); Biostatistics Unit, St Joseph's Healthcare-Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (L.T.); and Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa (L.T.).
Background And Purpose:
It is unclear to what extent Canadians with stroke engage in moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and muscle-strengthening activities (MSA). The purpose of this study was to describe overall physical activity, aerobic MVPA, and MSA participation in Canadians with stroke; determine the functioning, disability, and health classes that best characterize this population; and examine the relationship between-class membership and physical activity participation.
Methods:
Activity levels were quantified using the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly in 2094 adults with stroke or transient ischemic attack (mean age 67.9 years, 9.5 years poststroke) from the CLSA. Means and percentages were used to characterize participation. Latent class analysis was used to create health and disability classes, and activity levels were compared between classes.
Results:
Only 6.2% (95% confidence interval [CI], 4.8%-8.0%) met both MVPA and MSA guidelines. Most (88.2%, 95% CI, 85.0%-88.9%) engaged in MVPA <3 times/wk and 76.7% (95% CI, 73.7%-79.1%) never engaged in MSA. In latent class analyses, 2 classes for males and females were characterized by high-positive or low-negative levels of intrinsic capacity (eg, grip strength), functional mobility (eg, walking speed), and environment (eg, social support). Those in the low-negative classes had the lowest Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly scores and aerobic MVPA levels compared to the high-positive (healthiest) classes. MSA participation was not different between classes.
Discussion And Conclusions:
Canadians with stroke are not engaging in sufficient physical activity. Clinicians should encourage regular participation in physical activity, especially among those with lower levels of intrinsic capacity, functional mobility, and environmental support.
Abstract:
Video Abstract available for more insights from the authors (see Supplementary Digital Content 3 available at: http://links.lww.com/JNPT/A494).
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