Active video-gaming effects on balance and mobility in individuals with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled trial.

Conclusions: Even though the only intervention was game-play, there were small positive effects. Therapist assistance in making more optimum movement choices may be needed before significant improvements are seen with commercially available, general purpose games. PMID: 23841969 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23841969?dopt=Abstract

Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - May 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Fritz SL, Peters DM, Merlo AM, Donley J Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research