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Effects of Wearable Sensor Based Virtual Reality Game on Balance for Patients With Stroke
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating virtual reality treatment, standard treatment, and 1 other intervention for Stroke. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Pablo is a new virtual reality (VR) game combined with wearable motion sensor system which can targeted intervention in an interactive environment, immediate and sensitive feedback about the user's performance, a motivating effect due to game-based feature. Unlike commercial camera systems such as Kinect or force platforms, the systems require a continuous sightline or restrict the base of support which may increase risk of falling. Few of studies had investigated the rehabilitation effects on balance with Pablo for patients with stroke. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of virtual reality training through Pablo system in patients with chronic stroke.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
18 virtual reality training through Pablo system (30 minutes a time, 2-3 times a week). Postural transition included sit-to-stand, sit down, reaching to different directions, stepping to different directions with weight transfer, and bending the trunk forward and side to side. The controller was attached to lower extremity or trunk to control the game, such as elevator, hot air balloon, shooting cans, etc.
18 standard rehabilitation sessions (60 minutes a time, 2-3 times a week). The rehabilitative protocol focus on strengthening, endurance training, ambulation, and ADL training that included: (1) Hip flexor and knee extensor strengthening with resistance progressing used by weight bag or Thera-band. (2) Cycle ergometer riding with increase speed and resistance. (3) Gait pattern and speed correcting through treadmill and parallel bar. (4) Hand functional training and strategy teaching for feeding, dressing, and toileting.
18 balance training sessions (30 minutes a time, 2-3 times a week) (1) Facilitated the balance reaction through weight shifting exercise with standing on even surface to uneven surface, such as tilting board.(2) Postural transition included sit-to-stand, sit down, reaching to different directions, stepping to different directions with weight transfer, and bending the trunk forward and side to side. (3) Changed the standing requirement, such as single legged stance or lunge stance. (4) Increased perception complications through cognition or upper extremity task to improve dual task attention.