Lessons Learned: The Difficulties of Incorporating Intensity Principles Into Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of a rehabilitation approach focusing on cardiovascular, strength, and gait training intensity in the inpatient rehabilitation setting after a new onset of stroke. We additionally aimed to determine the efficacy of this intensity-based program on rehabilitation outcomes compared with usual care.

Design: Participants were pseudo-randomized to an intensity-based program focusing on gait, cardiovascular, and strength training or to usual care.