Virtual Reality Video Games to Promote Movement Recovery in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Guide for Clinicians

After stroke, people often have difficulty moving one arm and hand, but movement can improve with considerable practice. Arm movements may need to be repeated upwards of 2500 times for a person to approach his/her peak level of motor function.1 Video-gaming technology can effectively deliver engaging, high-repetition movement practice. Use of video games for rehabilitation can be as effective as more conventional approaches.2

Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 24, 2015 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kelly R. Anderson, Michelle L. Woodbury, Kala Phillips, Lynne V. Gauthier Tags: Organization news Source Type: research