What types of physical activity are recommended for people with stroke or TIA?
In patients with stroke or TIA who are capable of physical activity, engaging in at least moderate-intensity aerobic activity for a minimum of 10 minutes 4 times a week or vigorous-intensity aerobic activity for a minimum of 20 minutes twice a week is indicated to lower the risk of recurrent stroke and the composite cardiovascular end point of recurrent stroke, MI, or vascular death. In patients with deficits after stroke that impair their ability to exercise, supervision of an exercise program by a health care professional such as a physical therapist or cardiac rehabilitation professional, in addition to routine rehabilitation, can be beneficial for secondary stroke prevention.