Open AccessAmbulatory Activity of Stroke Survivors
Author(s) -
Patricia J. Manns,
Evan R. L. Baldwin
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.108.531590
Subject(s) - medicine , ambulatory , stroke (engine) , activity monitor , physical therapy , physical activity , emergency medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , mechanical engineering , engineering
Walking activity is an important part of exercise prescription for stroke survivors. The purpose of this study was to: (1) compare ambulatory activity parameters in subacute stroke survivors over three time periods; and (2) discuss options for measurement of ambulatory activity data with respect to absolute activity, intensity of activity, and variability and pattern of activity.
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