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The Effects of a Task Based Computerised Exercise System Versus Conventional Physiotherapy on Upper Extremity Functionality, Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in the Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients: a Randomised Control Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Rejoyce (Rehabilitation Joystick for Computerized Exercise), Conventional physical therapy, and 1 other intervention for Stroke and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Stroke occurs as a result of blood vessels of the brain becoming blocked or bleeding which in turn can result in loss of function in the limbs. Rehabilitation of patients following stroke includes repetitive, task based exercises to help regain normal limb function. Developments in stroke rehabilitation have resulted in more and more therapeutic options being available for inclusion in the treatment plan of stroke patients. The benefits of computerised task based arm and hand rehabilitation exercises in stroke rehabilitation are well known. Computer based rehabilitation supports the stroke patient in performing high intensity, multiple repetition exercises and in doing so encourages the regeneration of brain cells. In addition, it is believed that the stimulating environment provided by computerised exercise programs encourages the ability to problem solve and perform tasks. However, the effects of such computer based treatments on cognition have rarely been studied. In Turkey to date there are no community based, task specific computerised exercise programmes available to stroke sufferers. Such systems may provide inpatient and community based stroke sufferers with a practical and economical therapeutic option as a part of stroke rehabilitation. Moreover, this may provide the patient with a mode of ongoing, long term therapeutic exercise and maintenance of skills acquired in the hospital rehabilitation period shortly after stroke. The aim of this study was to investigate the benefits of computer based, task specific exercises when compared to conventional rehabilitation alone on arm and hand function, quality of life and cognition in stroke patients.
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Rejoyce (Rehabilitation Joystick for Computerized Exercise), is a computer game based task specific exercise system developed by Rehabtronics Inc. for use as part of the treatment of stroke and spinal cord injury patients. Rejoyce aims to improve upper extremity and hand function by encouraging neuroplasticity through repeated task specific games.
A physical therapy session customised to the patient's needs overseen by a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist and conducted by a physiotherapist which includes range of motion, neurophysiological and strengthening exercises, balance and coordination training and walking exercises.
Task based exercises overseen by a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist and conducted by an occupational therapist aimed at improving upper arm dexterity, coordination and strength.