Physical activity level of post-stroke individuals that use the Brazilian public health system

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https://doi.org/10.1590/fm.2022.35102%20

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Physical activity. Delivery of health care. Rehabilitation. Stroke.

Abstract

Introduction: According to studies from developed countries, post-stroke individuals commonly have a low level of physical activity. Considering the benefits of maintaining a good level of physical activity in these subjects, it is important to provide specific and complete information, based on the assessment of all dimensions of physical activity, which supports interventions. Objective: To compare the physical activity levels between individuals with stroke and matched healthy individuals that use the public health system in Brazil considering the different dimensions of physical activity. Methods: Individuals with stroke (n = 11) and matched healthy individuals (n = 11) were assessed. Physical activity levels, considering all dimensions -duration (>3 MET), frequency (number of steps) and intensity (mean total energy expenditure per day) - were assessed using SenseWear® monitor for seven days. Descriptive statistics and between-groups comparisons were performed (α = 0.05). Results: The physical activity levels were significantly lower in individuals with stroke when compared to matched healthy individuals, considering all dimensions. The between-group differences in activity duration, frequency, and intensity were 74 minutes/day, 5,274 steps/day, and 2,134kJ/day, respectively. Conclusion: Individuals with stroke users of the Brazilian public health system have lower physical activity levels in different dimensions of physical activity than matched healthy individuals. The assessment of the physical activity level of post-stroke individuals is important for decision making in public health programs.

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Author Biographies

Camila Lima Gervásio Mendes, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)

Department of Physical Therapy

Júlia Caetano Martins, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)

Department of Physical Therapy

Dayanne da Silva Ferreira, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)

Department of Physical Therapy

Deijanira Rocco de Souza, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)

Department of Physical Therapy

Marcello Velloso, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)

Department of Physical Therapy

Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)

Department of Physical Therapy

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Published

2021-12-11

How to Cite

Mendes, C. L. G., Martins, J. C., Ferreira, D. da S., de Souza, D. R., Velloso, M., & Faria, C. D. C. de M. (2021). Physical activity level of post-stroke individuals that use the Brazilian public health system. Fisioterapia Em Movimento (Physical Therapy in Movement), 35(1). https://doi.org/10.1590/fm.2022.35102

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Vol. 35 (2022): n. cont.

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Original Article

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