Increasing motivation in robot-aided arm rehabilitation with competitive and cooperative gameplay

Conclusions: Results indicate great potential for two-player rehabilitation games, in the form of greater enjoyment as well as potentially more intensive exercise compared to single-player games. However, the right game type needs to be chosen for each subject depending on skill and personality, along with selecting an appropriate co-player. Further studies with patients that are currently enrolled in rehabilitation programs are recommended, and the subjective measures used in our study should be augmented with objective measures such as electromyography.
Source: Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research