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VERIFICATION OF PROPER EXERCISE FOR PREVENTING IATROGENIC STROKE

AVALIAÇÃO DE ATIVIDADES FÍSICAS APROPRIADAS PARA A PREVENÇÃO DE ACIDENTES VASCULARES CEREBRAIS IATROGÊNICOS

EVALUACIÓN DE ACTIVIDADES FÍSICAS APROPIADAS PARA LA PREVENCIÓN DE ACCIDENTES VASCULARES CEREBRALES IATROGÉNICOS

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Iatrogenic stroke is a cerebrovascular clinical event. It quickly leads to localized or diffuse brain dysfunction. After the onset, the patient develops motor dysfunction.

Objective:

To study the effect of evidence-based physical exercise on the physical function and daily life ability of stroke patients with hemiplegia.

Results:

The performance of the exercise group was better than that of the control group. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant.

Conclusion:

Systematic evidence-based exercise and effective rehabilitation methods can alleviate the motor dysfunction of stroke patients with hemiplegia. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.

Keywords:
Cardiovascular Stroke; Sports; Rehabilitation Exercise; Limb Dystonia

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