Theme Of Engaging In Physical Activity

The first theme that emerged was associated with mobility. Many participants reported that if they did not stay active after their stroke, they would experience issues with using their limbs. Engaging in physical activity to keep their muscles toned and their body agile were a main concern.
Participant - “Keep my muscles toned. I noticed after having a stroke if I did not use my limbs, my muscle tone would drop, like one arm would be a little larger than the other.”
Participant - “Because my doctor said it’s good to get your muscles and bones back together and so I exercise so my limbs can start working back right.” The second theme that emerged was engaging in physical activity for health reasons. There was a consensus among the participants