Oxygen Consumption Required by Stroke Patients During Completion of the Modified Rivermead Mobility Index (MRMI)

The aim of this study was to measure the oxygen consumption and peak heart rate achieved during Modified Rivermead Mobility Index (MRMI) assessment in age-matched, healthy and stroke patients, and assess the efficacy of the MRMI tasks for aerobic training in patients with stroke.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosis of hemisphere stroke
• aged fifty or above
• ambulatory with/ without walking aid
• had ability to provide informed consent and understand the evaluation procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

• brainstem and cerebellar lesion
• unconscious or drowsy
• musculoskeletal, respiratory or other disease that may limit activity of daily livings
• serious cardiovascular disease