P Calmels, F Degache, A Courbon, F Roche, J Ramas, I Fayolle-Minon, X Devillard
BACKGROUND: After stroke, the early and persistent decline in aerobic capacity leads to diminish walking capacities. The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of aerobic cycloergometer interval-training on the walking performances in subacute and chronic stroke survivors. METHOD: A prospective design was used. Fourteen patients whose stroke had occurred more than 3 months and less than 2 years performed an aerobic training session with a cycloergometer for 8 weeks...
February 2011: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine