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  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Post-stroke recovery is often characterized by low physical activity, fitness, and muscle strength, contributing to disability.
  • Resistance training is proposed as an intervention to mitigate these deficits and aid secondary prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the effects of resistance training interventions on outcomes in individuals following a stroke.
  • To compare resistance training against non-exercise control conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive search of multiple databases and trial registers was conducted in January 2024.
  • Randomized controlled trials comparing resistance training with usual care, no intervention, or non-exercise interventions were included.
  • Meta-analyses and GRADE assessments were used to synthesize evidence for critical outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Resistance training showed no effect on mortality but likely improves muscle strength in arms and legs and may slightly improve balance.
  • Evidence regarding effects on disability, cardiovascular events, and blood pressure was very uncertain due to limited or low-quality data.
  • No serious adverse events were reported, though adherence varied, and some dropouts occurred.

Conclusions:

  • Resistance training appears beneficial for muscle strength and balance post-stroke, without increasing mortality.
  • Current evidence is insufficient to draw firm conclusions on disability or secondary prevention, highlighting the need for further research.
  • Optimal exercise prescription and long-term benefits require investigation through well-designed trials.