Effect of using home-based dynamic intermittent pneumatic compression therapy during periods of physical activity on functional and vascular health outcomes in chronic stroke: A randomized controlled clinical trial
The observed improvements in functional mobility, cardiovascular health, increased physical activity and reduced sedentary time demonstrates important clinical implications of 'home-based' IPC therapy as a clinical training aid for stroke rehabilitation. Home-based IPC therapy could serve as an adjunct to conventional rehabilitation, however, further research is needed to determine whether IPC therapy can sustain or improve function over time for individuals in the chronic stage of recovery.
Authors
- Louis Martinelli
- Nicky Hudson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4091-1493)
- Helen H. Hobbs (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8700-9897)
- James Faulkner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3704-6737)
- Scott Hannah
- Eloise Paine (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9567-0493)
- Amy Dennis-Jones
Institutions
- University of Winchester (GB)
- University of Southampton (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318942
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.05