What happened?
This case report examines remotely delivered seated exercises for a person recovering from stroke and whether training gains transferred to balance and mobility. The publication describes a remote exercise approach in the context of rehabilitation access and functional practice.
Clinical findings
- The report focuses on balance and mobility limitations following stroke.
- The programme used seated exercises delivered remotely rather than requiring every exercise session to occur in person.
- The authors examined transfer from practiced seated activities to broader balance and mobility outcomes.
Rehabilitation described in the report
- The intervention involved remote delivery of a seated exercise programme.
- The report's detailed exercise selection, remote supervision and assessment schedule should be checked in the original publication before reproducing the programme.
Reported outcomes
- The authors reported improvements in balance and mobility after the remote seated exercise programme.
- The publication is a single case report; it does not establish equivalence between remote and in-person rehabilitation for all stroke survivors.
Clinical lessons to consider
- Remote delivery may be a way to support exercise participation when in-person access is limited, depending on the person's safety and abilities.
- Transfer to balance and mobility is a distinct outcome from simply completing the practiced exercises.
Limitations — what this case cannot tell us
- A single case cannot establish the effectiveness of remote rehabilitation across different stroke presentations.
- Safety, cognition, home environment, support and communication access can affect whether remote exercise is suitable.
Original source
Paul Mackie, Maureen C. Ashe, Ben W. Mortenson, Courtney L. Pollock, Sally Stelling, Jennifer Yao, Janice J. Eng. “Remote delivery of seated exercises transfers to improved balance and mobility after stroke: a case report.” Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 2025. DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2422510
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