Abstract
Sedentary behavior is defined as any waking behavior characterized by an energy expenditure =1.5 metabolic equivalents, while in a sitting, reclining, or lying posture. As well as being physically inactive, stroke survivors are also often sedentary and may sit for long periods of time each day. This increases cardiometabolic risk and impacts physical and other functions. The recent World Health Organization (2020) guidelines recommend reducing the amount of sedentary time and increasing physical activity in various groups including older adults and those with chronic conditions and disabilities; however, stroke-specific evidence is incomplete. Interventions to reduce or interrupt periods of sedentary time, as well as to increase physical activity after stroke, could reduce the risk of secondary cardiovascular events and mortality during life after stroke.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | E846-E847 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Stroke |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 12 |
Early online date | 22 Nov 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2021 |
Keywords
- Metabolic equivalent
- Risk
- Sedentary behavior
- Stroke
- Systematic review
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Advanced and Specialised Nursing