An exploration of factors influencing physical activity levels amongst a cohort of people living in the community after stroke in the south of England.

Purpose: To explore factors influencing physical activity (PA) reported by people living in rural/semi-rural communities in the south of England post-stroke, and to understand relationships between personal, interpersonal and environmental barriers and self-reported levels of PA.

Method: A survey was mailed to patients of NHS Trusts who were identified as potential participants. Self-reported PA levels, type, and frequency of reported barriers were tabulated.

A prospective, multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of onabotulinumtoxinA to treat plantarflexor/invertor overactivity after stroke.

Objective: To examine the safety and efficacy of onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) for plantarflexor overactivity following stroke.

Design: Double-blind randomized controlled trial, open-label extension phase.

Setting: Neurology rehabilitation facilities.