From: Synthesising practice guidelines for the development of community-based exercise programmes after stroke
Reduced risk of stroke [2, 34, 36, 37, 39, 40, 45, 47],[48]
Optimisation of functional ability [2, 3, 34, 37, 40, 45]
Increased cardiovascular fitness [2, 35, 37, 39, 40, 44]
Social participation to the extent desired [45, 48]
Enhanced mobility [2, 36, 37]
Life-long involvement in regular physical exercise [2, 35, 41, 42, 45, 47, 48]
Reduced risk of falls [34, 36, 37, 44]
Self-management of physical exercise [48]