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The Effects Of A 12-Week, Virtual, At-Home Upper Limb Training Program For Stroke Survivors On Falls Self-Efficacy And Physical Functioning, Amanda Tetzlaff
The Effects Of A 12-Week, Virtual, At-Home Upper Limb Training Program For Stroke Survivors On Falls Self-Efficacy And Physical Functioning, Amanda Tetzlaff
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Chronic health conditions and sedentary behaviour are major public health concerns among older adults. The relationship between falls and upper limb strength becomes increasingly apparent among stroke survivors. In addition to helping prevent a fall from occurring, the upper limbs play a significant role in the performing activities of daily living and other meaningful tasks. However, fall prevention and stroke research focused on exercise and rehabilitation has primarily focused on lower-limb impairments. Thus, the objective of this study was to determine if a 12-week upper limb, virtual, at-home exercise intervention had an effect on falls self-efficacy and physical functioning on …