Combining immersive exergaming with physiotherapy in a specialized intensive Parkinson's disease rehabilitation program: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exergaming is a new technology for implementing innovative rehabilitation interventions for neurological conditions. Our aim was to evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of a novel exergaming experience called neuroanimation, in the form of MindPod^TM Dolphin, added to an intensive physiotherapy program for Parkinson's disease (PD).

Methods

MindPod Dolphin provides a 2D oceanic environment where patients make high-amplitude 3D arm movements controlling an animated dolphin. We conducted a rater-blinded, randomized-controlled trial. Eligible people with PD were assigned into two groups: MindPod Dolphin over 12-weeks combined with physiotherapy (COM) or sequentially after 6-weeks of physiotherapy alone (SEQ). Sessions occurred three times/week. Asse

SUBMITTER: Pimenta Silva D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12153140 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature