What are the potential benefits of exercise-based programs for stroke survivors?
A systematic review of inclusive studies of exercise-based programs in stroke identified that exercise programs are safe and feasible to implement in nonambulatory individuals, and have been shown to improve cardiovascular fitness and reduce cardiovascular risk profiles. Additionally, a prespecified secondary analysis from the BUST-Stroke trial found that sitting with 3-minute bouts of light-intensity activity while standing every 30 minutes decreased systolic blood pressure (SBP) compared with 8 hours of uninterrupted sitting.