Re: Exercise is only a part of community rehabilitation after stroke
According to Andrew Franks, "Exercise needs to be seen in perspective
- as a part of a co-ordinated community-based rehabilitation programme for
those whose post-stroke impairment requires it." But it is difficult to
accept that a community-based programme is needed, without a clear
understanding of the physiological benefits of exercise.
There are several reports which show that regular, low intensity
exercise lowers blood viscosity. This is relevant in the stroke situation
as it has been shown that in both the pre-stroke and post-stroke situation
blood viscosity is increased. For that reason a rehabilitation programme
based upon exercise alone is not in the best interests of the post-stroke
patient.
In addition to regular physical activity, post-stroke patients would
benefit from dietary changes with a reduced intake of meat and fats and an
increase in the intake of oily fish.
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Re: Exercise is only a part of community rehabilitation after stroke
According to Andrew Franks, "Exercise needs to be seen in perspective
- as a part of a co-ordinated community-based rehabilitation programme for
those whose post-stroke impairment requires it." But it is difficult to
accept that a community-based programme is needed, without a clear
understanding of the physiological benefits of exercise.
There are several reports which show that regular, low intensity
exercise lowers blood viscosity. This is relevant in the stroke situation
as it has been shown that in both the pre-stroke and post-stroke situation
blood viscosity is increased. For that reason a rehabilitation programme
based upon exercise alone is not in the best interests of the post-stroke
patient.
In addition to regular physical activity, post-stroke patients would
benefit from dietary changes with a reduced intake of meat and fats and an
increase in the intake of oily fish.
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