Results: With the exception of standing, the peak values for oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide production, minute ventilation, METs, and REE did not differ significantly among any of the studied positions. During standing, these values were clearly the highest, and the energy consumption was approximately 2 METs. All of the peak values were significantly higher for the acute stroke patients than for those living in a convalescence/rehabilitation ward. The mean %REE was 132% in the acute stroke patients.