Keywords
Mobility; Strength; Resistance Training; Motor Recovery; Quality of Life
Abstract
Individuals who suffer from post-stroke effect face loss of function in mobility and quality of life. Mobility issues lead to changes in walking patterns, strength ability, daily independence, and more. Resistance training is an effective rehabilitation method used to test improve recovery by enhancing well-being, reducing spasticity, and increasing control. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of resistance exercise on post-stroke patient's recovery and return to activities of daily living. A systemic literature review using databases, key terms, and various strategies. Databases used consisted of UCF Libraries, PubMed, Google Scholar, SagePub, Medline, ScienceDirect, and EBSCOhost. These databases were used in hand with the key words: resistance training, weight training, post-stroke, strength training, brain ischemia, stroke therapy, and quality of life. Thirteen studies cited, post-stroke patients saw an increase in mobility, strength, walking patterns, walking speed, balance, and gait performance. In this literature review, 4 studies showed an increase in muscle mass and muscle strength, 4 studies showed increase gait performance and coordination, 3 studies resulted in an increase of balance and stability and 2 studies examined an increase in muscle tone and reduction in tight muscle. Additionally, results displayed that post-stroke patients who implemented resistance training may help prevent recurrent stroke, reduce disability, and improve overall quality of life. The study concluded that resistance training offers substantial benefits in post-stroke rehabilitation, supporting inclusion in clinical guidelines for stroke recovery programs. Overall, resistance training has a positive correlation with improving post-stroke patients' ability to complete daily tasks and regain certain mobility aspects that were lost due to previous incident.
Thesis Completion Year
2025
Thesis Completion Semester
Spring
Thesis Chair
Valdes, Anna
College
College of Health Professions and Sciences
Department
Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences
Thesis Discipline
Kinesiology
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus Access
None
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Patel, Jeslin, "Effects Of Resistance Exercise On Post Stroke Patients: Systematic Review Of The Literature" (2025). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 259.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/259
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