What are the benefits of regular physical activity for individuals with stroke or TIA?
Regular physical activity can reduce stroke risk, positively affect stroke risk factors such as blood pressure and cholesterol levels, improve endothelial function and reduce platelet aggregation, reduce fibrinogen levels, and reduce stroke severity. Exercise interventions have also been shown to positively affect disability, aerobic fitness, mobility, and functional balance indices after stroke. Furthermore, physical activity interventions have often been delivered in multimodal, lifestyle-based programs.