Effects of resistance exercise on patients with post-stroke dysphagia based on ACSM recommendations: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

• Published in: Frontiers in physiology Vol. 16
• Main Authors: Ye, Yu, Wu, Kairui, Liu, Yingquan, Ji, Hongjie, Li, Hongtao, Jiang, Bo, Xu, Fangyuan, Li, Xuejun, Hu, Peijia, Cheng, Hongliang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 06.08.2025
• Subjects: ACSM recommendations; exercise dose; Physiology; post-stroke dysphagia; resistance exercise; swallowing function; swallowing safety

BackgroundResistance exercise shows potential for improving swallowing function in post-stroke dysphagia (PSD), though optimal dose-response parameters remain unclear. While the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) framework effectively guides exercise prescriptions in healthy populations, its...