Online Aerobic Adapted Physical Activities for Improving Functioning and Quality of Life in Persons with Chronic Stroke

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Inactivity adversely affects cardiovascular health and may increase the risk of recurrent stroke. The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of online aerobic adapted physical activity sessions (OA-APA) on the physical health and quality of life parameters in persons with chronic stroke. In addition, the heart rate of participants was compared between the supervised and unsupervised sessions.. The three participants with chronic stroke (all females, age 51–71 years) participated in the multiple baseline single subject design study. The OA-APA intervention was conducted for 4 months, 3 times per week, divided in two phases: (A) supervised sessions together with the therapist, and (B) unsupervised sessions with participants following the recorded video. A two weeks of phase A followed by two weeks of phase B (eight cycles in total). Heart rate intensity was monitored with Polar H10 connected to Polar Flow app. All participants performed 6MWT, Berg Balance Scale, and completed SF-36, IPAQ surveys.. Visual analyses presented predictable and stable HR intensity in all three participants throughout the study. The adherence rate in the study was 81% - 89% across the A and B phase. Participants successfully followed the recommended exercise intensity 55 - 80% Max HR during both exercise online modes - under the supervision of a specialist and exercising independently. The OA-APA intervention significantly improved the 6MWT results (6MWTbaseline = 100 – 200m to 6MWTpost = 211 - 464m), level of physical activity (IPAQ from avg 2258 MET/min/week to 3547 MET/min/week), while SF-36 outcomes did not change.. The OA-APA intervention as easy to perform and applicable for persons with chronic stroke. The results partially support hypotheses that OA-APA improves phsyical fitness outcomes and level physical activity in persons with chronic stroke.
Period29 Mar 2023
Event titleRSU International Research Conference 2023: Knowledge for Use in Practice
Event typeConference
OrganiserRīga Stradiņš University
LocationRiga, LatviaShow on map
Degree of RecognitionInternational

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