Effect of aquatic-treadmill training on cerebrovascular function and gait in community-dwelling stroke survivors: a feasibility and preliminary efficacy study
This pilot study established ATM training as a feasible option for some patients in stroke rehabilitation. Despite the limited sample size, the study demonstrated promising enhancements in cerebrovascular function, with preliminary evidence suggesting concurrent improvements in gait performance. Well-designed, larger studies are warranted.
Authors
- Rachel L. Bevins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7673-3196)
- Claire V. Burley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7632-5632)
- T. David Punt
- Karen Thomas
Institutions
- Birmingham City University (GB)
- Curtin University (AU)
- Newman University (GB)
- Coventry University (GB)
- University of Birmingham (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2026-01-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1680250
- Primary Topic
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00