Low gait speed is associated with low physical activity and high sedentary time following stroke

Abstract

Purpose: This study describes physical activity levels and factors associated with physical activity at the end of stroke rehabilitation.Methods: Primary stroke survivors were assessed at completion of physical rehabilitation. Outcomes included physical activity (e.g. step count, moderate-vigorous physical activity duration) and sedentary time measured with the Sensewear Armband, gait speed, and cognition. The number of participants meeting physical activity recommendations was calculated. Differences in physical activity were examined between household ambulators (gait speed 0.8 m/s). The influence of age, cognition, and gait speed on physical activity was determined by multiple regression...