Association of post-stroke fatigue with physical activity and physical fitness: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Petra LarssonJulia BidondeUnni OlsenCaryl L GayAnners LerdalMarie UrsinGillian Elizabeth MeadElisabeth Edvardsen

Published in: International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society (2023)

The meta-analysis showed moderate-certainty evidence of an association between higher PSF and impaired fitness. These results indicate that fitness might protect against PSF. Larger prospective studies and randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of exercise on PSF are needed to confirm these findings.

Keyphrases

physical activity
systematic review
meta analyses
case control
sleep quality
randomized controlled trial
high intensity
body composition
body mass index
resistance training
clinical trial
study protocol