The program for the Fitness in Neurological Populations: Application to Stroke conference is subject to change.

9:00 a.m. – 9:05 a.m.
Introduction - Overview of the Day

9:05 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.
"Task Oriented Exercise After Stroke: Mechanisms of Neuroplasticity and Risk Modifications" - Richard Macko, MD, Professor, Neurology and Medicine, Gerontology, University of Maryland School Medicine, Director, Academic Rehabilitation Program, University Maryland School of Medicine, Director of VA Rehabilitation Research and Development, Exercise and Robotics Centre of Excellence

10:05 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
Principles of Exercise Testing and Prescription - Cliff Klein

10:55 a.m.  – 11:15 a.m. - Refreshment Break

11:15 a.m.  – 11:30 a.m.
Application of Exercise Testing & Training:  Adaptations for Persons with Stroke - Ada Tang

11:30 a.m.  – 11:50 a.m.
Does Aerobic Training Modify Aerobic Capacity in Persons with Stroke? - Ada Tang

11:50 a.m.  – 12:15 p.m.
Does Aerobic Training Modify Sensorimotor Control? - Katie Sibley

12:15 p.m.  – 1:15 p.m. - Lunch (Provided)

Viewing of posters of fitness programs at Toronto Rehab from the Neuro Rehabilitation, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention and Complex Continuing Care Programs

1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Other Considerations for Testing & Training for Persons with Stroke: Comorbidities and Medications - Paul Oh

1:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Workshops (with breaks)

• GROUP A - Sub-max Testing - with patients and development of ex prescription (in groups of 10 or less)

• GROUP B - Functional Measures of Aerobic Capacity and Other Complementary Measures - 6-MWT and 2-MWT and limitations in the population with stroke (Gait Rite testing)

3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
“From water to land: Developing community-based fitness programs for people with stroke” - Janice Eng, BSc (PT/OT), PhD, Associate Professor, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of BC and Scientist, Rehab Research Lab, GF Strong Rehab Centre

This presentation will describe community-based programs to improve cardiovascular fitness in people living with stroke. These exercise programs have been undertaken in a variety of settings, including public pools and community halls, and have been shown to improve cardiovascular fitness, as well as mobility, muscle strength, fall-risk, bone density and quality of life. The development, feasibility and outcomes of these programs will be discussed.

4:30 p.m.
Evaluation and wrap-up