{"id":258,"date":"2010-11-25T16:59:00","date_gmt":"2010-11-25T16:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stroke4carers.org\/?p=258"},"modified":"2024-08-28T18:21:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T17:21:26","slug":"9-physical-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stroke4carers.org\/?p=258","title":{"rendered":"Physical activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Do not be put off by physical activities they\u00a0will not cause another stroke but if the person has\u00a0any concerns, check with a doctor. Their GP or Physiotherapist may be able to suggest physical activity which suits any physical limitations\u00a0they have.<\/li>\n<li>Being physically active helps to reduce the risk of further stroke.<\/li>\n<li>Physical activities\u00a0can usually be adapted to make them easier or harder\u00a0as\u00a0the person\u00a0improves. For example walking can be used as therapy but it can also be for pleasure once they can\u00a0walk safely in a picturesque location.<\/li>\n<li>Physical activities should allow\u00a0the person\u00a0to raise heart rate a little so\u00a0they feel warmer and increase breathing slightly.<\/li>\n<li>Some physical activity can be done indoors or outdoors.\u00a0They do not necessarily have to go to the expense of joining a gym. It costs nothing to start off by going for a walk with a friend.<\/li>\n<li>Adult education classes, local community centers and other public amenities such as church halls often have clubs or physical activities during the day or in the evenings.<\/li>\n<li>If\u00a0they are new to an activity it is usually best to have some instruction (\u00a0for Tai Chi or Yoga for example.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<caption>Here are some examples of physical leisure activities which can be adapted.<\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2601\" title=\"walking boots\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/activity_walking.jpg\" alt=\"walking boots\" width=\"147\" height=\"147\" \/>Walking &#8211; distance, uphill, short or long walks<\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2598\" title=\"Swimming cap and googles\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/activity_swim.jpg\" alt=\"Swimming cap and googles\" width=\"147\" height=\"147\" \/>Swimming\/ aqua fit<\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2598\" title=\"Couple dancing\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/activity_dance.jpg\" alt=\"Couple dancing\" width=\"147\" height=\"147\" \/>Dance classes<\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2598\" title=\"Gardening gloves and trowel\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/activity_garden.jpg\" alt=\"Gardening gloves and trowel\" width=\"147\" height=\"147\" \/>Gardening\/ potting plants<\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2598\" title=\"Wii controller\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/activity_wii.jpg\" alt=\"Wii controller\" width=\"147\" height=\"147\" \/>Wii games\/Wii fit programmes *<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2600\" title=\"Treadmill\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/activity_treadmill.jpg\" alt=\"Treadmill\" width=\"147\" height=\"147\" \/>Supervised gym classes<\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2598\" title=\"Dumbbells\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/activity_weights.jpg\" alt=\"Dumbbells\" width=\"147\" height=\"147\" \/>Low level weight training<\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2598\" title=\"Lady doing keep fit\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/activity_keepfit.jpg\" alt=\"Lady doing keep fit\" width=\"147\" height=\"147\" \/>Keep fit<\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2598\" title=\"Lady doing yoga pose\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/activity_yoga.jpg\" alt=\"Lady doing yoga pose\" width=\"147\" height=\"147\" \/>Yoga\/Pilates<\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2598\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/activity_taichi.jpg\" alt=\"Lady practising Tai Chi\" width=\"147\" height=\"147\" \/>Tai chi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Wii games can be used\u00a0alone or as a competition with others. The person is\u00a0less likely to get bored. Games can be played sitting down. Games\u00a0can be used as a repetitive exercise and are\u00a0suitable for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>In some areas of Scotland, local leisure centre staff have been trained to support stroke patients back in to excercise programmes after their hospital or community rehabilitation has ended. Referrals are made by physiotherapists, medical staff\u00a0or stroke nurses. Excercise sessions can either be individual or in small groups. As the person becomes fitter and more confident using gym equipment, they can then use the gym facilities on their own to keep fitness level up. For more information see the <a title=\"Opens new window\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exerciseafterstroke.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exercise After Stroke<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on Keeping Active visit: CHSS: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chss.org.uk\/living-well\/keeping-active\/\">Living Well\/Keeping Active<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do not be put off by physical activities they\u00a0will not cause another stroke but if the person has\u00a0any concerns, check with a doctor. 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