Table 1 Overview of interventions and example exercises
Task-oriented | Resistance + Aerobic | Stretching control | |
|---|---|---|---|
Format | • Station-based circuit • Whole body movements • Standing • Free/cuff weights | • Machine circuit • Isolated movements • Seated, supported • Constant resistance | • Group instruction • Isolated movements • Seated, supported |
Exercises | • Sit-to-stands • Step ups • Toe lift weight shifts • Wall push-up • Marching arm raises | • Knee flexion/extension • Full leg extension • Hip abduction/adduction • Chest press/seated row • Shoulder press/pulldown | • Quad/hamstring stretch • Triceps surae stretch • Hip flex/ext stretch • Pec/deltoid stretch • Shoulder rolls |
• Overground walking (30 min) | • Recumbent cycling (30 min) | • Relaxation activities (30 min) | |
Prescription | • Up to 5 min of continuous repetitions • Progressive loading and movement complexity • RPE 5–6/10 | • 1–3 sets, 8–15 reps • Progressive loading • RPE 5–6/10 | • 1–3 sets, 20 s stretches, 8–15 reps for range of motion • Movements unloaded • RPE 1–2/10 |