Table 1.

Factors associated with physical activity or exercise after TIA or stroke

Factor	Probable positive association	Weak/inconclusive association	Probable negative association	Modifiable?
Self-efficacy	X			Yes64 70
Self-determination, goal achievement	X			Yes64 70
Social support	X			Yes64
Supportive relationships with health professionals	X			Yes28 77 78
Infarct side		X		No
Neglect		X		More evidence needed92
Cognition		X		More evidence needed93 94
Logistic: weather, transportation, language, financial challenges			X	Partially70
Comorbidities, stroke-related deficits			X	Yes
Low cardiorespiratory fitness			X	Yes72 73
Negative PA/exercise beliefs			X	More evidence needed69 84 95
Fear of falling			X	More evidence needed31–34
Fatigue, low motivation			X	More evidence needed36 41–43
Pain/arthropathy			X	Partially44
Depression			X	Yes47 61–63

PA, physical activity; TIA, transient ischaemic attack.