Association between lower extremity physical function and physical activity after ischemic stroke: Longitudinal findings from the MOBITEC-Stroke project

Jäger, Christoph; Ryan, Michelle; Rommers, Nikki; Schär, Janine; Weibel, Robert; Kressig, Reto W; Schmidt-Trucksäss, Arno; Engelter, Stefan; Peters, Nils; Hinrichs, Timo; Rössler, Roland

doi:10.1177/20503121241281147

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Jäger, C., Ryan, M., Rommers, N., Schär, J., Weibel, R., Kressig, R. W., Schmidt-Trucksäss, A., Engelter, S., Peters, N., Hinrichs, T., & Rössler, R. (2024). Association between lower extremity physical function and physical activity after ischemic stroke: Longitudinal findings from the MOBITEC-Stroke project. Sage Open Medicine, 12, 20503121241281148. https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121241281147

Abstract

Background: Stroke often results in physical impairments. Physical activity is crucial for rehabilitation, enhancing mobility, strength, and overall health. This study examines the association between Timed Up-and-Go (TUG) test performance and changes in physical activity to improve lower extremity physical function. Methods: The MOBITEC-Stroke Cohort Study (“Recovery of mobility function and life-space mobility after ischemic stroke”) included patients with a first incidence of stroke. Data assessed 3 and 12 months after stroke were