Exercise intervention to prevent falls, enhance mobility and increase physical activity in community dwellers after stroke: a randomised controlled trial

INTERVENTION: 1 group‐ weekly exercise class ( 45 min per class, 40 weeks per year) and home program (up to 30 min, 5 days/week) aimed at preventing falls, enhancing mobility and increasing physical activity for 12 months. CONDITION: Individuals after stroke residing in the community PRIMARY OUTCOME: 10m walk speed 6 min walk distance Falls SECONDARY OUTCOME: Cognition Community participation Falls risk factors Habitual physical activity Mobility Muscle extensibility Quality of life Upper limb function INCLUSION CRITERIA: Suffered one or more strokes; Able to walk 10 m independently with or without an aid; able to gain medical clearance to participate; able to give informed consent.