Virtual Physical Activity Seated Exercises (V-PASE): The seated exercise program includes a variety of upper and lower limb strengthening, core strengthening, agility (fast arm and leg movements), and flexibility exercises. Participants will be supervised during each session thru videoconferencing by a trained instructor.
Study summary
This study will determine the acceptability of delivering seated exercises online and if seated exercises can improve balance, mobility, quality of life, and cardiometabolic health in those living with a stroke related mobility impairment.
Participants will be allocated to either a 10-week seated exercise program or a delayed 2-week Boot Camp program. All seated exercises sessions and assessments will be conducted virtually.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
Participants must meet the following inclusion criteria:
* Adult (as defined by Province)
* Chronic stroke (more than 6 months post-stroke)
* Ability to stand up from a chair
* Mobility impairment of lower extremity (requires a walking aid, with or without close supervision)
* Able to safely engage in exercise and tolerate 60 minutes of exercises
* Able to communicate in English
* Have access to a tablet, computer, or laptop with internet and email access
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following criteria:
* Participating in formal exercise or rehabilitation activities
* Participating in \> 30 minutes/day of physical activity (moderate intensity)
* Participating in another study that may affect outcomes to this study
* Severe loss of vision, hearing, speech (including aphasia) or cognition that would preclude use of a computer/tablet and communication over videoconference software
* A serious comorbid condition (eg., amputation, Parkinson's disease, active cancer)
* Clinically diagnosed with acute/chronic illness or other condition which has known physical activity contraindications or limits their ability to complete each experimental condition (i.e., chronic low back pain aggravated by prolonged sitting)
Primary outcome measure(s)
30 Second Sit-to-Stand — Immediately post-intervention (following 10-week trial) Assessment of balance and lower extremity strength.
Trial sites (5)
Facility
City
Region
Status
GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
Vancouver
British Columbia
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Nova Scotia Health
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Western University
London
Ontario
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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