Exercise helps prevent stroke. Once a person is affected by stroke, regular exercise and physical activity can also help reduce the risk of further stroke and improve post-stroke recovery, as well as help manage symptoms of stroke.
Reported benefits include:

• Improved strength and endurance

• Improved walking ability and ability to complete day to day activities of daily living

• Improved balance and coordination

• Improved flexibility

• Improved mood

• Improved alertness and thinking ability

People who have suffered a stroke should speak to their GP or an Accredited Exercise Physiologist before taking up exercise.