Aerobic Exercise and Cognitive Training in Patients With Stroke

Inclusion Criteria: Patients with a clinical diagnosis of stroke, both ischemic and haemorrhagic. Patients admitted to the Specialist Rehabilitation Unit 1 of the "E. Spalenza - Don Gnocchi "of Rovato. Overall score in the MoCA test ³ 26 In case of a diagnosis of aphasia, a test of verbal comprehension ("Token Test") with score in the norm, P.E. > 1 Hypertonic and spasticity picture compatible with the performance of motor activity of pedaling expected in the EA session. Tolerance of physical exercise Incoming electrocardiogram normal and free of anomalies Exclusion Criteria: Overall score in the MoCA test <26 In case of a diagnosis of aphasia, a test of verbal comprehension ("Token Test") with pathological or borderline score, P.E. £ 1. Documented diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases with impact on performance cognitive. Severe acquired brain injury Illiteracy Status of hypertonus and spasticity not compatible with the performance of motor training Excessive fatigue: the patient does not tolerate moderate intensity physical activity and accuses excessive fatigue during the preliminary test Electrocardiogram at entrance with anomalies and / or altered Ischemic heart disease Cardiac disorders that are contraindications for aerobic activity of moderate intensity