Use of low-cost virtual reality in the treatment of the upper extremity in chronic stroke: a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronicity and lack of motivation often go together during the upper limb rehabilitation process in stroke. Virtual reality is a useful tool in this context, providing safe, intensive, individualised treatments in a playful environment. B-cost, easy-to-use devices with personalised and motivating games for a specific population seem to be the most effective option in the treatment of the upper limbs.

Methods

A randomised clinical study with follow-up was carried out to assess the effectiveness of the Leap Motion Controller® device in improving the functionality of the upper limb in patients with chronic stroke. Patients (n = 36) were randomised into a control group that performed conventional therapy and an experimental group that combined the virtual reality prot

SUBMITTER: Aguilera-Rubio A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10804548 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature