NeurologyStructured Walking Protocol Boosts Post-Stroke Recovery: Insights from the Walk ‘n Watch Trial
MedXY Editorial Team
Highlights
- The Walk ‘n Watch trial demonstrated a 43.6-meter greater improvement in the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) compared to usual care.
- The structured, progressive protocol was delivered safely by front-line physical therapists with no serious adverse events during exercise sessions.
- Pragmatic implementation at 12 sites across Canada suggests the protocol is feasible for real-world inpatient stroke rehabilitation.
- The intervention addresses the repetition gap by mandating at least 30 minutes of high-intensity walking per session.
Introduction: Addressing the Repetition Gap in Stroke Recovery
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