Stroke Recovery Program Incorporating Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise Provides Sustained Improvement of Function: A 1-Year Follow-Up Study

An early outpatient comprehensive stroke rehabilitation program, including aerobic exercise and stroke risk factor education within the first 6 months of stroke, not only demonstrated functional improvements after the program but was able to achieve sustained functional improvements in mobility, self-care, and cognitive ability at 1 year. Improving the long-term function of stroke survivors promotes functional independence.