Upper limbs cycle ergometer increases muscle strength, trunk control and independence of acute stroke subjects: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: Studies demonstrate the benefits of upper limbs cycle ergometer (ULCE) in subacute and chronic stroke subjects, but the literature still needs to explore the acute phase of the disease.

Objective: Verify the effects of ULCE on muscular strength, trunk control and independence of post-stroke subjects in hospital acute phase.

Methods: In this randomized clinical trial participants were allocated into two groups.

Effects of aerobic cycling training on mobility and functionality of acute stroke subjects: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: Studies demonstrate the benefits of aerobic cycling training in subacute and chronic stroke subjects, but there is a lack in the literature about its effects on the acute phase.

Objective: Verify the effects of aerobic cycling training on lower limbs muscle strength, gait speed, balance, mobility and functionality of acute stroke subjects.

Methods: Control group (CG) performed conventional physiotherapy twice a day and the intervention group (IG) performed a conventional physiotherapy and a cycle ergometer session, for five consecutive days.