Cardiorespiratory strain during stroke rehabilitation: Are patients trained enough? A systematic review.

Background: Rehabilitation is a mandatory component of stroke management, aiming to recover functional capacity and independence. To that end, physical therapy sessions must involve adequate intensity in terms of cardiopulmonary stress to meet the physiological demands of independent living.

Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to determine the current level of cardiopulmonary strain during rehabilitation sessions in stroke patients.