Determining Optimal Post-Stroke Exercise (DOSE)
Determining Optimal Post-Stroke Exercise (DOSE)
The investigators will conduct a proof-of-concept study to provide preliminary evidence of
 efficacy of physical exercise dose on ambulatory function in adults undergoing sub-acute
 stroke rehabilitation.
Participants admitted for stroke rehabilitation will be randomly assigned to either the
 Stroke Management Group, Stroke Monitoring Group or Stroke Supplementary Group. All three
 groups will receive usual care, in addition to the intervention. The Stroke Management Group
 will be provided with periodic information about their progress in the area of mobility using
 specialized activity monitors. The Stroke Monitoring Group will be progressed according to
 customized protocols using feedback from specialized activity monitors. The Stroke
 Supplementary Group will receive the same as the Stroke Monitoring Group, but will also
 receive one additional hour of daily (5 times per week) physical exercise
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Have been admitted to a hospital unit for stroke rehabilitation

 -  Within 10 weeks post-stroke

 -  19 years or older

 -  Are experiencing difficulty walking

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Requires greater than one person assist for transfer or ambulation

 -  Have uncontrolled medical condition or another serious medication condition in
 addition to stroke

 -  Unable to understand or follow directions