Effects of a Virtual Reality Cycling Platform on Lower Limb Rehabilitation in Patients With Ataxia and Hemiparesis: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

New interventions based on motor learning principles and neural plasticity have been tested among patients with ataxia and hemiparesis. Therapies of pedaling exercises have also shown their potential to induce improvements in muscle activity, strength, and balance. Virtual reality (VR) has been demonstrated as an effective tool for improving the adherence to physical therapy, but it is still undetermined if it promotes greater improvements than conventional therapy.

Objective

Our objective was to compare the effect on lower limb range of motion (ROM) when using VR technology for cycling exercise versus not using VR technology.

Methods

A randomized controlled trial with 20 patients with ataxia and hemiparesis was carried out. The participants were divided in

SUBMITTER: Rojo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10786335 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature