The effect of different interfaces during virtual game practice on motor performance of individuals with genetic ataxia: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Reaching and coordination tasks are widely used in traditional physical rehabilitation programs for individuals with Ataxia. Virtual reality interventions could optimize the motor performance of these individuals; however, the type of virtual interface may influence performance during virtual practice. We aimed to estimate the extent of the effect of different interfaces (webcam and touchscreen) on the motor performance of individuals with various types of genetic ataxia, compared to a control group, during virtual computer game tasks.

Methods

Repeated exposure quasi-experimental design, which included seventeen volunteers diagnosed with progressive ataxia between 21 and 64 years of age and sixteen age-matched controls. The virtual game tasks were based on the MoveHe

SUBMITTER: Graciani Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11530066 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature