Cochrane Database Syst Rev March 2020 PMID 32196635

Physical fitness training for stroke patients.

David H Saunders, Mark Sanderson, Sara Hayes, Liam Johnson, Sharon Kramer, Daniel D Carter, Hannah Jarvis, Miriam Brazzelli, Gillian E Mead

Mentions

75
Peak: 45 in Mar 2020
across 5 sources since Mar 2020

Extended reach

258,076
potential audience

Total likes

665

Video views

15,887

Mentions per month

Mar 2020 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter68 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts
  • News2 articles
  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall conversations reflect a positive consensus about the benefits of physical fitness training for stroke recovery, with examples like praises for updated systematic reviews and statements emphasizing the growing evidence, indicating high interest and engagement. Words like 'fabulous leadership,' 'more evidence,' and 'implementation needed' reveal a tone of enthusiasm and urgency that underscores the impact of these findings on stroke rehabilitation practices.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions highly support the effectiveness and importance of physical fitness training for stroke patients, citing systematic reviews and encouraging implementation.

InterestHigh interest

The social discussions indicate a strong interest, with mentions of updates, reviews, and implications for practice, suggesting active engagement with the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many posts analyze the research findings, praise the authors, and discuss the significance, reflecting deep involvement and thoughtful reflection.

ImpactHigh impact

The repeated references to systematic reviews, updated evidence, and calls for greater implementation imply a significant influence on clinical practice and research directions.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Liam Johnson
@liamgjohnson · X

I worked with some really hardworking and clever people to publish an update on the 'Physical fitness training for stroke patients' @CochraneLibrary review. Thanks @DrDaveSaunders for your fabulous leadership. https://t.co/fLayjwiSzH

Mar 23, 2020 · 39 likes · 7 shares · 1,735 followers View post →
ARC: Ageing Research Centre University of Limerick
@ARC_UL · X

Congrats @sarahayesPT & @Dan_Carter_OT , co-authors of the updated Cochrane Review of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients. The review found cardiorespiratory & mixed training in post‐stroke rehab can improve fitness, balance & walking

Jul 8, 2020 · 19 likes · 7 shares · 2,081 followers View post →
Dave Saunders
@DrDaveSaunders · X

Updated Cochrane Review update of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients. ⬆️More evidence is accumulating... ⬆️More implementation of the things we know is now needed... https://t.co/rs9jj49Wb4 https://t.co/CLegWWZoaB

Mar 23, 2020 · 16 likes · 10 shares · 626 followers View post →
Physio Meets Science
@PhysioMeScience · X

Physical fitness training for stroke patients

Mar 23, 2020 · 14 likes · 12 shares · 92,796 followers View post →
Canpolat
@pt_neuro · X

Review | Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients |  Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 @DrDaveSaunders et al. https://t.co/wZ11nVmnE9

Mar 22, 2020 · 12 likes · 7 shares · 1,929 followers View post →
Cochrane Rehabilitation
@CochraneRehab · X

New #blogshot about "Physical fitness training for stroke patients". If you want to read the full review here is the link: https://t.co/bJLoPAx7h7 https://t.co/hRDyOtOws9

Mar 24, 2022 · 8 likes · 8 shares · 3,105 followers View post →

All mentions

Best Exercises for Stroke Recovery Explained

What’s the best type of exercise for stroke recovery based on science? This video explores range of motion, strength training, cardio, and gait training, along with creating a neuroplasticity-boosting routine for home…

Post Stroke · Oct 31, 2025 5,133 views
Post Stroke
@PostStrokeOrg · X

What’s the best type of #exercise for #stroke recovery based on science? Range of motion? Strength training? Cardio? Balance? In this video, I explore this question and explain how to create a neuroplasticity boosting exercise routine for your home rehab! https://t.co/4CPSpp0mGC https://t.co/NELNjwO81d

Oct 31, 2025 · 1 like · 669 followers View post →
Post Stroke
@poststrokeorg.bsky.social · Bluesky

What’s the best type of exercise for #stroke recovery based on science? Range of motion? Strength training? Cardio? Gait training? In this video, I explore this question and explain how to create a neuroplasticity boosting exercise routine for your home rehab! youtu.be/V7Sfv7DJUAc

Oct 31, 2025 View post →
Dave Saunders
@DrDaveSaunders · X

We are splitting the original review into three new titles, one for each type of training intervention https://t.co/rs9jj49Wb4

Feb 23, 2024 · 626 followers View post →
Dr aguilar
@metoaguilar213 · X

RT @CochraneRehab: Check this #blogshot in #Spanish, translated by Grupo de Rehabilitación en Salud de @UdeA: https://t.co/9VABRlhs28 Revi…

Jun 10, 2023 · 3 shares · 295 followers View post →
Cochrane Rehabilitation
@CochraneRehab · X

Check this #blogshot in #Spanish, translated by Grupo de Rehabilitación en Salud de @UdeA: https://t.co/9VABRlhs28 Review in the @CochraneLibrary: https://t.co/OtEtNSqwMv @CochraneIberoam @SERMEF_es @portalamlar @thewfot @WorldPhysio1951 @WorldStrokeOrg @giraldoprieto https://t.co/iZepjPuzbl

Jun 10, 2023 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 3,105 followers View post →
Sara Laxe
@Saralaxe_dr · X

RT @CochraneRehab: New #blogshot about "Physical fitness training for stroke patients". If you want to read the full review here is the lin…

Mar 24, 2022 · 8 shares · 1,201 followers View post →
SERMEF
@SERMEF_es · X

RT @CochraneRehab: New #blogshot about "Physical fitness training for stroke patients". If you want to read the full review here is the lin…

Mar 24, 2022 · 8 shares · 4,906 followers View post →
Judith Sanchez Raya
@JudithS91802261 · X

RT @CochraneRehab: New #blogshot about "Physical fitness training for stroke patients". If you want to read the full review here is the lin…

Mar 24, 2022 · 8 shares · 816 followers View post →
Cochrane Rehabilitation
@CochraneRehab · X

New #blogshot about "Physical fitness training for stroke patients". If you want to read the full review here is the link: https://t.co/bJLoPAx7h7 https://t.co/hRDyOtOws9

Mar 24, 2022 · 8 likes · 8 shares · 3,105 followers View post →
akito
@physithera_pt · X

脳卒中患者のために体力トレーニングに関しての論文です! 約3000人を対象に歩行を含む有酸素運動、筋トレ、混合で比較した結果、有害事象の証拠はなく、有酸素運動または低強度の混合トレーニングで改善が見られたそうです。 #脳卒中 #リハビリ #歩行 #有酸素運動 https://t.co/uvn7PKkY5D

Nov 2, 2020 · 2 likes · 58 followers View post →
PAHRC
@UoE_PAHRC · X

RT @DrDaveSaunders: systematic review evidence is clear that cardiorespiratory and mixed training, involving walking, within post‐stroke re…

Aug 27, 2020 · 3 shares · 3,735 followers View post →
Bruno Moura, PhD
@moura_bp · X

RT @DrDaveSaunders: systematic review evidence is clear that cardiorespiratory and mixed training, involving walking, within post‐stroke re…

Aug 26, 2020 · 3 shares · 457 followers View post →
Liam Johnson
@liamgjohnson · X

RT @DrDaveSaunders: systematic review evidence is clear that cardiorespiratory and mixed training, involving walking, within post‐stroke re…

Aug 26, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,735 followers View post →
Dave Saunders
@DrDaveSaunders · X

systematic review evidence is clear that cardiorespiratory and mixed training, involving walking, within post‐stroke rehabilitation programmes improve fitness, balance and the speed and capacity of walking https://t.co/rs9jj49Wb4

Aug 26, 2020 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 626 followers View post →
Tom Cochrane
@cochranereviews · X

Physical fitness training for stroke patients. https://t.co/rLJfu173pm

Aug 2, 2020 · 19 followers View post →
Sarcopenia_papers
@sarc_papers · X

Physical fitness training for stroke patients. https://t.co/UXjcx1vo49 https://t.co/ETUFh7HSwl

Aug 1, 2020 · 1 like · 553 followers View post →
Mairghread Moynihan
@mairghread44 · X

RT @ARC_UL: Congrats @sarahayesPT & @Dan_Carter_OT , co-authors of the updated Cochrane Review of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Pati…

Jul 9, 2020 · 7 shares · 23 followers View post →
Dan Carter
@Dan_Carter_OT · X

RT @ARC_UL: Congrats @sarahayesPT & @Dan_Carter_OT , co-authors of the updated Cochrane Review of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Pati…

Jul 9, 2020 · 7 shares · 243 followers View post →
Susan Coote
@susancoote · X

RT @ARC_UL: Congrats @sarahayesPT & @Dan_Carter_OT , co-authors of the updated Cochrane Review of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Pati…

Jul 9, 2020 · 7 shares · 2,005 followers View post →
Liam Johnson
@liamgjohnson · X

RT @ARC_UL: Congrats @sarahayesPT & @Dan_Carter_OT , co-authors of the updated Cochrane Review of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Pati…

Jul 8, 2020 · 7 shares · 1,735 followers View post →
Sara Hayes
@sarahayesPT · X

RT @ARC_UL: Congrats @sarahayesPT & @Dan_Carter_OT , co-authors of the updated Cochrane Review of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Pati…

Jul 8, 2020 · 7 shares · 428 followers View post →
Lisa O Looney
@LisaOL · X

RT @ARC_UL: Congrats @sarahayesPT & @Dan_Carter_OT , co-authors of the updated Cochrane Review of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Pati…

Jul 8, 2020 · 7 shares · 121 followers View post →
Katie Robinson
@KatieRobinsonOT · X

RT @ARC_UL: Congrats @sarahayesPT & @Dan_Carter_OT , co-authors of the updated Cochrane Review of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Pati…

Jul 8, 2020 · 7 shares · 2,483 followers View post →
ARC: Ageing Research Centre University of Limerick
@ARC_UL · X

Congrats @sarahayesPT & @Dan_Carter_OT , co-authors of the updated Cochrane Review of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients. The review found cardiorespiratory & mixed training in post‐stroke rehab can improve fitness, balance & walking

Jul 8, 2020 · 19 likes · 7 shares · 2,081 followers View post →
Australian & New Zealand Stroke Organisation
@ANZSO_Stroke · X

RT @liamgjohnson: I worked with some really hardworking and clever people to publish an update on the 'Physical fitness training for stroke…

Mar 27, 2020 · 7 shares · 996 followers View post →
Nawaf alotaibi
@Nawafal41709600 · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Physical fitness training for stroke patients

Mar 27, 2020 · 12 shares · 18 followers View post →
CHC Physical Therapy
@CHCPhysicalT · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Physical fitness training for stroke patients

Mar 24, 2020 · 12 shares · 188 followers View post →
Nicola Gaskins
@NGaskinsphysio · X

RT @DrDaveSaunders: Updated Cochrane Review update of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients. ⬆️More evidence is accumulating... ⬆️…

Mar 24, 2020 · 10 shares · 168 followers View post →
Dr Nicola Clague-Baker
@ClagueNjc36 · X

RT @DrDaveSaunders: Updated Cochrane Review update of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients. ⬆️More evidence is accumulating... ⬆️…

Mar 24, 2020 · 10 shares · 4,496 followers View post →
Graham Baker
@DrGrahamBaker · X

RT @DrDaveSaunders: Updated Cochrane Review update of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients. ⬆️More evidence is accumulating... ⬆️…

Mar 24, 2020 · 10 shares · 767 followers View post →
Leona Ough
@leona_2002 · X

RT @liamgjohnson: I worked with some really hardworking and clever people to publish an update on the 'Physical fitness training for stroke…

Mar 23, 2020 · 7 shares · 43 followers View post →
Sara Hayes
@sarahayesPT · X

RT @DrDaveSaunders: Updated Cochrane Review update of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients. ⬆️More evidence is accumulating... ⬆️…

Mar 23, 2020 · 10 shares · 428 followers View post →
Ahlam
@DPT_ahlam · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Physical fitness training for stroke patients

Mar 23, 2020 · 12 shares · 35 followers View post →
Dan Carter
@Dan_Carter_OT · X

RT @DrDaveSaunders: Updated Cochrane Review update of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients. ⬆️More evidence is accumulating... ⬆️…

Mar 23, 2020 · 10 shares · 243 followers View post →
Liam Johnson
@liamgjohnson · X

RT @DrDaveSaunders: Updated Cochrane Review update of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients. ⬆️More evidence is accumulating... ⬆️…

Mar 23, 2020 · 10 shares · 1,735 followers View post →
Liam Johnson
@liamgjohnson · X

RT @FloreyStroke: Updated @CochraneLibrary systematic review with @SharonFKramer & @liamgjohnson on "Physical fitness training for stroke p…

Mar 23, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,735 followers View post →
Neurotraining
@Neurotraining2 · X

RT @pt_neuro: Review | Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients |  Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 @DrDaveSaunders et al. https://t.…

Mar 23, 2020 · 7 shares · 138 followers View post →
Pablo S.
@PabloSa30107694 · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Physical fitness training for stroke patients

Mar 23, 2020 · 12 shares · 24 followers View post →
G H A D E E R | غدير
@geept101 · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Physical fitness training for stroke patients

Mar 23, 2020 · 12 shares · 626 followers View post →
Magda Costa Castany
@CastanyCosta · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Physical fitness training for stroke patients

Mar 23, 2020 · 12 shares · 114 followers View post →
ROB physio
@raphaeloboamah · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Physical fitness training for stroke patients

Mar 23, 2020 · 12 shares · 208 followers View post →
Marius Loots
@MaeztroML · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Physical fitness training for stroke patients

Mar 23, 2020 · 12 shares · 686 followers View post →
Siyabonga Masemola
@Siya_M · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Physical fitness training for stroke patients

Mar 23, 2020 · 12 shares · 495 followers View post →
Physio Meets Science
@PhysioMeScience · X

Physical fitness training for stroke patients

Mar 23, 2020 · 14 likes · 12 shares · 92,796 followers View post →
Jess
@JessPhys · X

https://t.co/9tMRamx8Kh

Mar 23, 2020 · 112 followers View post →
Isaac Padrón Afonso
@ipafotfefisio · X

RT @pt_neuro: Review | Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients |  Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 @DrDaveSaunders et al. https://t.…

Mar 23, 2020 · 7 shares · 404 followers View post →
Matthew Northcote BSc Hons MPH MRes
@NorthcoteMatt · X

RT @DrDaveSaunders: Updated Cochrane Review update of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients. ⬆️More evidence is accumulating... ⬆️…

Mar 23, 2020 · 10 shares · 510 followers View post →
Glyn Blakey
@saeboukglyn · X

RT @DrDaveSaunders: Updated Cochrane Review update of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients. ⬆️More evidence is accumulating... ⬆️…

Mar 23, 2020 · 10 shares · 4,354 followers View post →
Nicola Gaskins
@NGaskinsphysio · X

RT @pt_neuro: Review | Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients |  Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 @DrDaveSaunders et al. https://t.…

Mar 23, 2020 · 7 shares · 168 followers View post →
Michelle Shannon, PhD
@ShannonMM2017 · X

RT @FloreyStroke: Updated @CochraneLibrary systematic review with @SharonFKramer & @liamgjohnson on "Physical fitness training for stroke p…

Mar 23, 2020 · 5 shares · 640 followers View post →
Sarahtyson
@sarahftyson · X

RT @DrDaveSaunders: Updated Cochrane Review update of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients. ⬆️More evidence is accumulating... ⬆️…

Mar 23, 2020 · 10 shares · 3,847 followers View post →
Kate Hayward
@kate_hayward_ · X

RT @FloreyStroke: Updated @CochraneLibrary systematic review with @SharonFKramer & @liamgjohnson on "Physical fitness training for stroke p…

Mar 23, 2020 · 5 shares · 3,333 followers View post →
prof julie bernhardt, AM, FAHMS
@AVERTtrial · X

RT @FloreyStroke: Updated @CochraneLibrary systematic review with @SharonFKramer & @liamgjohnson on "Physical fitness training for stroke p…

Mar 23, 2020 · 5 shares · 5,232 followers View post →
Natalie Fini
@NatFiniPhysio · X

RT @FloreyStroke: Updated @CochraneLibrary systematic review with @SharonFKramer & @liamgjohnson on "Physical fitness training for stroke p…

Mar 23, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,807 followers View post →
FloreyStroke
@FloreyStroke · X

Updated @CochraneLibrary systematic review with @SharonFKramer & @liamgjohnson on "Physical fitness training for stroke patients." https://t.co/85U2GWstzc

Mar 23, 2020 · 8 likes · 5 shares · 1,629 followers View post →
Thomas Brune
@tombki · X

RT @liamgjohnson: I worked with some really hardworking and clever people to publish an update on the 'Physical fitness training for stroke…

Mar 23, 2020 · 7 shares · 469 followers View post →
PAHRC
@UoE_PAHRC · X

RT @DrDaveSaunders: Updated Cochrane Review update of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients. ⬆️More evidence is accumulating... ⬆️…

Mar 23, 2020 · 10 shares · 3,735 followers View post →
Dave Saunders
@DrDaveSaunders · X

Updated Cochrane Review update of Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients. ⬆️More evidence is accumulating... ⬆️More implementation of the things we know is now needed... https://t.co/rs9jj49Wb4 https://t.co/CLegWWZoaB

Mar 23, 2020 · 16 likes · 10 shares · 626 followers View post →
Lisa O Looney
@LisaOL · X

RT @liamgjohnson: I worked with some really hardworking and clever people to publish an update on the 'Physical fitness training for stroke…

Mar 23, 2020 · 7 shares · 121 followers View post →
Sleepy
@sleepynfa · X

RT @liamgjohnson: I worked with some really hardworking and clever people to publish an update on the 'Physical fitness training for stroke…

Mar 23, 2020 · 7 shares · 61,398 followers View post →
Gillian Mason (she/her)
@gillyminn · X

RT @liamgjohnson: I worked with some really hardworking and clever people to publish an update on the 'Physical fitness training for stroke…

Mar 23, 2020 · 7 shares · 2,634 followers View post →
Later Life Training
@LaterLifeTrain · X

RT @liamgjohnson: I worked with some really hardworking and clever people to publish an update on the 'Physical fitness training for stroke…

Mar 23, 2020 · 7 shares · 5,408 followers View post →
Liam Johnson
@liamgjohnson · X

I worked with some really hardworking and clever people to publish an update on the 'Physical fitness training for stroke patients' @CochraneLibrary review. Thanks @DrDaveSaunders for your fabulous leadership. https://t.co/fLayjwiSzH

Mar 23, 2020 · 39 likes · 7 shares · 1,735 followers View post →
Carina U Persson
@DoftpionCarina · X

RT @pt_neuro: Review | Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients |  Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 @DrDaveSaunders et al. https://t.…

Mar 22, 2020 · 7 shares · 275 followers View post →
Ashlee Dunn
@ashleedunn12 · X

RT @pt_neuro: Review | Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients |  Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 @DrDaveSaunders et al. https://t.…

Mar 22, 2020 · 7 shares · 140 followers View post →
FT. Carlos Carmona
@CarmonaFisio · X

RT @pt_neuro: Review | Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients |  Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 @DrDaveSaunders et al. https://t.…

Mar 22, 2020 · 7 shares · 742 followers View post →
Liam Johnson
@liamgjohnson · X

RT @pt_neuro: Review | Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients |  Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 @DrDaveSaunders et al. https://t.…

Mar 22, 2020 · 7 shares · 1,735 followers View post →
Canpolat
@pt_neuro · X

Review | Physical Fitness Training for Stroke Patients |  Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 @DrDaveSaunders et al. https://t.co/wZ11nVmnE9

Mar 22, 2020 · 12 likes · 7 shares · 1,929 followers View post →
Matt Jones
@Mattjones0203 · X

https://t.co/OXZXaeBJNv

Mar 21, 2020 · 1 like · 1,287 followers View post →