Energy Expenditure and Cost during Walking after Stroke: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Objectives To systematically review the evidence to determine energy expenditure (EE) in volume of oxygen uptake (2) (mL/kg/min) and energy cost in oxygen uptake per meter walked (2/walking speed; mL/kg/m) during walking poststroke and how it compares with healthy controls; and to determine how applicable current exercise prescription guidelines are to stroke survivors. Data Sources Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, Embase, and CINAHL were searched on October 9, 2014, using search terms related to stroke and EE. Additionally, we screened reference lists of eligible studies. Study Selection Two independent reviewers screened titles and abstracts of 2115 identified refer..